M1 crash near Helensvale South exit brings traffic to standstill

Commuter traffic was brought to a standstill on a large section of the M1 on Thursday after a crash involving a truck and several vehicles. Latest details.

Northbound traffic on the M1 at Gaven following a crash involving a truck and several vehicles near the Helensvale South exit.

The M1 was brought to a near standstill on Thursday evening when a crash involving a truck and two other vehicles forced the closure of several lanes.

Northbound traffic backed up for miles behind the incident, which took place near the Helensvale South exit at Gaven at 4.46pm.

#Gaven - Paramedics are attending a multi-vehicle crash northbound on the Pacific Motorway prior to exit 62 at 4.46pm. Traffic is delayed. Motorists are advised to show caution. The incident is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/Oh92SfmTh3

— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) November 23, 2023

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said the driver of the truck, a man in his fifties, was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

Three people from the other two vehicles involved in the crash – two men and a woman, all in their thirties, were assessed by paramedics at the scene but did not need treatment or transport to hospital.

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