Child fighting for life after fiery crash between car and truck in Queensland

A baby boy also suffered a head injury as a result of the crash between a car and truck.

A child has been left fighting for life while a baby suffered a head injury during a fiery crash between a car and truck about four hours north of Brisbane.

A Suzuki Swift was travelling northbound on the Bruce Highway in Aldershot — north of Maryborough — about 5.40pm Thursday when it crashed with a truck coming from the opposite direction.

The prime mover caught fire as a result of the impact.

A child was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition following the crash.

The truck burst into flames following the impact.

A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson confirmed a female child suffered head, limb and chest injuries and was taken to Hervey Bay Hospital in a life-threatening condition.

A baby boy suffered a head injury but was taken to the same hospital in a stable condition.

A 28-year-old man suffered a significant head injury and was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, while the 25-year-old female driver of the Suzuki Swift suffered upper and lower limb injuries and was taken to hospital in a stable condition.

The spokesperson said the truck driver, a 48-year-old man, was stable with lower limb injuries.

He declined further treatment and transport to hospital.

The highway was closed in both directions following the incident, with a diversion put in place, however it has since been reopened.

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.

Originally published as Child fighting for life after fiery crash between car and truck in Queensland