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Highway closed, one hospitalised after Peak Downs crash

May 7, 2025 6:51 am in by
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Emergency services rushed to the Peak Downs Highway last night, after a four vehicle crash.

Crews responded to the crash near Coppabella, west of Mackay, at around 6pm on Tuesday.

It’s understood one driver was trapped in their vehicle, and had to be cut free by Fireys.

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One patient with pelvic and neck pain was taken by helicopter to Mackay Hospital in a stable condition.

BMA CQ Rescue were also called to the job, helping with transport, landing directly on the highway with a doctor and paramedic on board.

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