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Motorcyclist crashes after hitting a kangaroo on the Bruce Highway

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The man sustained chest and shoulder injuries. Picture: Cameron Bates
The man sustained chest and shoulder injuries. Picture: Cameron Bates

Emergency services are on scene after a motorcyclist hit a kangaroo on the Bruce Highway.

Police and paramedics were called to the northbound lane at Cromarty at just after 3:43pm and are assessing the male rider for chest and shoulder injuries.

It is understood the man is in a stable condition.

A helicopter has been called in due to the location of the crash.

Drivers are advised diversions may be in place and traffic may be slow-moving around the area.

Originally published as Motorcyclist crashes after hitting a kangaroo on the Bruce Highway

Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/townsville/motorcyclist-crashed-after-colliding-with-a-kangaroo-on-the-bruce-highway/news-story/35b5595ec3366ec3d2468a92cbc35a13