Man critically injured in Morayfield crash, 3000 residents without power
A man in his 20s has suffered life-threatening injuries after a car hit a power pole north of Brisbane, the crash causing a blackout for thousands.
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A man is fighting for life after the car he was travelling in hit a power pole at Morayfield causing power outages to thousands of homes.
The accident occurred on Oakey Flat Rd near Allyra Dve at about 7.20am.
A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said a man in his 20s with possible life-threatening injuries was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
“His injuries are not known at this time,” a QAS spokeswoman said.
Energex was called to the scene shortly after the crash, with police warning people to avoid the area because of a fallen power line.
A Energex spokesman said more than 3000 residents had been impacted with homes and businesses expected to be without power for most of the morning.
More to come.
Originally published as Man critically injured in Morayfield crash, 3000 residents without power
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