Gold Coast crash: Man fighting for life in hospital after Stapylton crash
Police are appealing for witnesses as a man continues fighting for life after a serious car crash in the city’s north.
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POLICE are appealing for witnesses as a man continues fighting for life after a serious car crash in the city’s north.
Paramedics and police were called to Eastern Service Road in Stapylton just after 12.30pm yesterday.
Police said the 25-year-old man from Ormeau had been behind the wheel of a Toyota Hilux when it crossed from the northbound lanes to the wrong side of the road, colliding with a Suzuki Swift.
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The ute then smashed into a ditch and hit a tree.
The man was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital with significant limb, chest and internal injuries.
He was in a critical condition, with critical care paramedics on board.
A 45-year-old Upper Coomera woman in the second vehicle was not injured.
The forensic crash unit is investigating.
Anyone with information or who saw the accident should contact Policelink on 131 444.
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