Qld traffic: Fertiliser spill closes Warrego Hwy lanes at Minden

A major fertiliser spill has shut down part of a highway west of Brisbane for over two hours.

Part of the Warrego Highway was shut down for nearly three hours at Minden.

A major fertiliser spill shut down part of a highway west of Brisbane for over two hours on Monday afternoon.

Two trucks collided on the Warrego Highway westbound at Minden about 4.30pm, with one spilling its 50-tonne load of fertiliser across both lanes.

One truck driver was taken to Ipswich Hospital in a stable condition, while the other was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said the highway was closed for nearly three hours as the roadway was hosed down.

The highway reopened about 8pm.

Originally published as Qld traffic: Fertiliser spill closes Warrego Hwy lanes at Minden