Multi-vehicle crash on Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road

A multi-vehicle crash where a car is on fire and a caravan has been jammed against a bridge is causing massive delays between Maryborough and Hervey Bay, with the road expected to be close for hours.

A multi-vehicle crash blocked the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road, disrupting traffic at Susan River on Thursday about noon. PHOTO: 7 News Wide Bay

A multi-vehicle crash has blocked the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Rd,banking up traffic at Susan River.

The crash, which happened about noon on Thursday, involved multiple vehicles and a caravan.

A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman said Maryborough Hervey Bay Rd was expected be closed for a number of hours while crews investigate and recover.

Diversions are in place at Booral Rd roundabout and Churchill Mine Rd.

A Queensland Fire Department spokesperson said four fire crews initially responded to the scene when one of the vehicles had caught fire; it was soon brought under control.

Multi-vehicle crash at Susan River. PHOTO: 7 News Wide Bay

Two fire crews remain at the scene with both lanes still closed.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said one man who was experiencing neck pain was transported to Hervey Bay Hospital in stable condition.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Originally published as Multi-vehicle crash on Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road