Mundingburra man, 45, hospitalised after car and motorbike collide

Police are calling on the public to help them determine what caused a serious crash that left a motorbike rider in hospital.

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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a morning crash which saw a motorbike rider hospitalised in serious condition.

The crash, which occurred on Tuesday, took place at the intersection of Main Street and Market Street in Burdell, around 11.25am, police say.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed, or have dashcam footage, of the collision between the motorbike and a white Ford Focus to come forward.

The motorbike rider, a 45-year-old man from Mundingburra, was transported to Townsville University Hospital with serious injuries.

A QAS spokesperson described the injuries as ‘significant’ chest and pelvic injuries on Tuesday.

The driver of the ford focus, a 38-year-old Burdell woman and the three passengers, a 34-year-old man and two women, aged 26 and 35, were all taken to hospital as a precautionary measure for observation.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2500912749

Originally published as Mundingburra man, 45, hospitalised after car and motorbike collide