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UPDATE: Man hospitalised after truck rolls in Rocky CBD

A crowd has gathered to help a man whose painting truck rolled.

Crash Kent and Derby Sts

UPDATE 1:30pm: FURTHER details have emerged regarding the truck roll over this morning in Rockhampton's CBD.

The crash was between a truck and a van with three occupants involved.

The truck driver suffered abdominal and arm injuries due to the impact.

Crash at the corner of Kent and Derby Streets. Picture: Allan Reinikka ROK140918acrash1
Crash at the corner of Kent and Derby Streets. Picture: Allan Reinikka ROK140918acrash1

He was transported to Rockhampton Hospital in a stable condition.

The truck, which was blocking a single lane of the intersection of Derby and Kent St, was towed.

The intersection cleared by authorities at 12.30pm.

CRASH: A man in his 50's was assisted by people after his vehicle rolled at the corner of Kent and Derby St. Picture: Maddelin Mccosker
CRASH: A man in his 50's was assisted by people after his vehicle rolled at the corner of Kent and Derby St. Picture: Maddelin Mccosker

EARLIER: CIVILIANS have gone to the aid of a man injured when his truck rolled at the intersection of Derby and Kent St in the Rockhampton CBD.

It is unknown how the painter's truck ended up on its side at approximately 11:40am.

A witness reported seeing the windscreen kicked out from the vehicle with a gathered crowd of people directing traffic and assisting a man in his 50s to sit on a nearby fence.

Queensland Ambulance said they were on scene, treating a man for suspected arm injuries.

CRASH: A man in his 50's was assisted by people after his vehicle rolled at the corner of Kent and Derby St. Picture: Maddelin Mccosker
CRASH: A man in his 50's was assisted by people after his vehicle rolled at the corner of Kent and Derby St. Picture: Maddelin Mccosker

They anticipated transporting him to Rockhampton Hospital for further treatment.

The intersection is partially blocked and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

More to follow.

CRASH: A man in his 50's was assisted by people after his vehicle rolled at the corner of Kent and Derby St. Picture: Maddelin Mccosker
CRASH: A man in his 50's was assisted by people after his vehicle rolled at the corner of Kent and Derby St. Picture: Maddelin Mccosker
CRASH: A man in his 50's was assisted by people after his vehicle rolled at the corner of Kent and Derby St. Picture: Maddelin Mccosker
CRASH: A man in his 50's was assisted by people after his vehicle rolled at the corner of Kent and Derby St. Picture: Maddelin Mccosker

Originally published as UPDATE: Man hospitalised after truck rolls in Rocky CBD

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/rockhampton/update-man-hospitalised-after-truck-rolls-in-rocky-cbd/news-story/9eea474ced7558257affb280e205c05e