Seriously injured truck driver airlifted after road train rollover

The Brisbane-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has airlifted a man to hospital, after he was trapped and seriously injured in a truck rollover.

The rescue chopper flew to the scene, in the Goondiwindi region, just before 11:30am today (Saturday 6th August).

The pilot was able to land on the highway, which had been closed by emergency services.

The driver and sole occupant of the road train had been trapped in the cabin of his vehicle, before being released by Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) crews.

Once on scene, the aeromedical crew met with local QAS paramedics to treat the man for suspected spinal injuries.

The man, who is aged in his sixties, was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Share the post:

Similar news & articles

LifeFlight has advanced its free First Minutes Matter trauma training program to be more accessible and inclusive....
The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital after a tractor rollover....
The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a man to hospital today after a trail bike crash....

Stay connected with LifeFlight

Our community newsletters are your way of staying connected. Learn about our groundbreaking initiatives and hear real-life stories of lives transformed by our service.

Stay connected with LifeFlight

Our community newsletters are your way of staying connected. Learn about our groundbreaking initiatives and hear real-life stories of lives transformed by our service.
Newsletter