Mackay-Eungella road closed in both directions west of Marian
The Mackay-Eungella Rd west of Marian has been closed in both directions after a car hit a power pole, leaving power lines hanging over the road.
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The Mackay-Eungella Road has been closed in both directions after a car crashed into a power pole.
Emergency services responded to the Mackay-Eungella Rd near the intersection of Peaches Rd west of Marian at 12.31pm to reports of a crash and power lines hanging over the road.
The driver, a male in his 20s, was out of the car by the time police and paramedics arrived to the scene and he was transported to Mackay Base Hospital after sustaining a minor wrist injury, paramedics said.
Police closed the Mackay-Eungella Rd in both directions and put diversions in place due to power lines hanging low over the road.
Ergon is on its way to the scene.
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Originally published as Mackay-Eungella road closed in both directions west of Marian
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