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Gold Coast man fighting for life after M1 crash

A MAN is fighting for life after a serious multi vehicle crash on the M1 yesterday afternoon. He was reportedly riding a motorcycle with thongs and no helmet.

A man is fighting for life after a crash on the M1. Pic: Richard Gosling
A man is fighting for life after a crash on the M1. Pic: Richard Gosling

A MAN is fighting for life in hospital after crashing at high speed on the M1.

He was reportedly riding a motorcycle with thongs and no helmet.

About 5.20pm, the motorcycle rider lost control and crashed just metres before the southbound Bermuda St exit.

Police and paramedics rushed to the scene after receiving multiple calls from members of the public.

Image of a multi-vehicle crash on the M1 at the Bermuda Street turn-off. Image: Channel Nine News
Image of a multi-vehicle crash on the M1 at the Bermuda Street turn-off. Image: Channel Nine News

A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said a male motorcyclist believed to be aged in his 30s or 40s was found unresponsive on the side of the road.

Witnesses reported the man was wearing shorts, thongs and no helmet while riding the bike.

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