Olsen Ave, Arundel crash causes traffic mayhem

A head-on crash caused traffic mayhem at the height of the school run on Tuesday.

Major traffic delays were reported in Arundel after a collision between three vehicles at the height of the school run.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident at Olsen Avenue near the intersection with Allied Drive after receiving multiple calls at about 2.45pm on Tuesday.

Early reports suggested a black ute and red sedan had collided head on, with a third vehicle also damaged.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said an elderly male had been taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in stable condition.

Traffic was said to be “significantly impacted” before clearing about an hour after the accident occurred.

Police and fire crews also attended the scene.

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Originally published as Olsen Ave, Arundel crash causes traffic mayhem