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Man fighting for life after car, bike crash at Narangba

A man in his 30s is fighting for life following a car and bicycle crash north of Brisbane.

The Forensic Crash Unit was at the scene of a crash along Mackie Rd in Narangba on Friday morning. Picture: Aaron Goodwin
The Forensic Crash Unit was at the scene of a crash along Mackie Rd in Narangba on Friday morning. Picture: Aaron Goodwin

A man in his 30s is fighting for life following a crash between a ute and bicycle at Narangba, north of Brisbane, on Friday morning.

Multiple paramedics and police were called to the incident on Mackie Rd about 7am.

A man in his 30s is fighting for life following a crash on Mackie Rd in Narangba on Friday morning. Picture: Aaron Goodwin
A man in his 30s is fighting for life following a crash on Mackie Rd in Narangba on Friday morning. Picture: Aaron Goodwin

According to authorities, one man, presumed to be the cyclist, was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition with significant head injuries. No one else was treated.

Both lanes are closed along Mackie Rd between Old Gympie Rd and Ferrier Rd. Picture: Aaron Goodwin
Both lanes are closed along Mackie Rd between Old Gympie Rd and Ferrier Rd. Picture: Aaron Goodwin

The Forensic Crash Unit has been on scene taking photos and talking to residents on the busy residential road.

A tow truck arrived after 9am to take a ute away.

Mackie Rd is closed between Old Gympie Rd and Ferrier Road and diversions are in place.

Police were advising motorists to avoid the area and expect delays however the road has since been reopened.

Originally published as Man fighting for life after car, bike crash at Narangba

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/man-fighting-for-life-after-car-bike-crash-at-narangba/news-story/16b2b4bafc2b36b3c27433a784bb4992