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.