Keeleys Rd crash: Two cars collide at Andergrove roundabout

Paramedics have rushed a motorist to hospital following an early morning crash caused by crossing ducks.

Emergency services were called to a busy intersection this morning as a two car traffic crash paralysed rush hour traffic.

Two fire crews, police and paramedics were called to a crash near the roundabout at the intersection of Keeleys Rd and Oak St in Andergrove.

Calls came in around 8am.

Emergency crews were called to a multi-vehicle crash on Keeleys Rd caused after a driver tried to avoid ducks crossing the road. Picture: Luke Lay

One of the drivers involved said the crash was caused by a car stopping to avoid hitting ducks, which led to one vehicle being struck in the rear and going into the ditch off the road.

They said a third vehicle was involved in the incident, hitting the crossing ducks before driving away.

“I’m glad they’re ok,” they said.

“That was really scary.”

The crash sent one patient to hospital and killed two ducks. Picture: Luke Lay

Keeleys Rd has an 80km/h speed limit.

All passengers were able to get out of the vehicle safely and paramedics took a stable patient with head injuries to Mackay Hospital.

A second patient was assessed but has declined transport.

Two ducks are believed to have been killed in the collision.

More to come.

Originally published as Keeleys Rd crash: Two cars collide at Andergrove roundabout