Jaws of Life needed to free man trapped in crash wreck
FIREYS, police and paramedics attended the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in the Toowoomba CBD.
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UPDATE: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services officers used the Jaws of Life to free a man trapped after his car was involved in the three-vehicle crash today.
The man, aged in his late 20s, was trapped for about 25 minutes.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said paramedics treated the man for a serious chest injury and transported him to the Toowoomba Hospital.
A woman, also aged in her 20s, sustained minor injuries but did not require a trip to hospital.
The crash occurred near the intersection of Gowrie St and Norwood St, about 1pm.
1:30PM: Fireys are working to free a motorist trapped in a vehicle after a serious crash in the Toowoomba CBD.
The crash occurred about 1pm, near the intersection of Gowrie St and Norwood St.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the trapped person had a serious chest injury.
A second motorist is also in the hands of paramedics.
More to come
Originally published as Jaws of Life needed to free man trapped in crash wreck
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