Toowoomba Range gridlock eases after traffic collision

UPDATE: A motorbike rider injured in a crash on the Toowoomba Range which brought traffic to a standstill is in hospital.

Toowoomba Range traffic has now cleared after a collision between a motorbike and car caused gridlock this morning. Picture: Contributed

UPDATE: A motorbike rider injured in a crash on the Toowoomba Range which brought traffic to a standstill is in hospital.

The westbound lanes of the Warrego Highway have been cleared after the motorbike and car collided on the westbound lanes at Redwood.

A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said a man was taken to Toowoomba Hospital with back and wrist pain after the crash about 8.15am.

The collision ground traffic to a near standstill impacting westbound lanes of the Warrego Highway.

Department of Transport and Main Roads traffic cameras showed bumper-to-bumper traffic stretching from the bottom of the Toowoomba Range to past the saddle area, but it has since cleared.

Traffic cameras show backed up traffic crash on westbound lanes. Picture: Contributed

EARLIER, 8.25AM: A traffic crash on the Toowoomba Range has caused gridlock for morning commuters.

Emergency services are on scene of a crash believed to involved a vehicle and motorbike on the westbound lanes of the Warrego Highway near The Tollbar.

Both lanes on the up-section are bumper to bumper traffic from the saddle to Cohoe St.

Traffic is moving slowly on the uphill climb but motorists are warned of possible delays.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokesman said one crew was en route to the crash scene after being called for support from paramedics.

The crash was reported about 8.15am.

Originally published as Toowoomba Range gridlock eases after traffic collision