QLD fatal collision: Woman remains in a critical condition, after three-car crash in Brisbane’s southwest
A woman remains in critical condition, fighting for her life, following a three-car collision that claimed the lives of two others in southwest Brisbane.
The collision took place in the city-bound lanes of the Legacy Way tunnel in Mount Coot-Tha about 3.10pm on Wednesday.
The female sedan driver was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for emergency surgery on Wednesday night.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.A spokesperson from Metro North Health confirmed the woman “Remains in critical condition,” on Thursday morning and was unable to comment on her emergency surgery.
Police said a black Audi S3 travelling north crashed into a silver sedan, which then hit a small truck.
Shocking images have now emerged of the vehicles involved in the collision, showing two cars completely destroyed.
Police are investigating the cause of the crash and appealed for information about the Audi S3 that was believed to have been travelling northbound through the tunnel.
“The scene was over several hundred metres and involving three vehicles and obviously extensive traffic delays were involved,” Insp Crabbe said.
Queensland Ambulance Service medical director Stephen Rashford said several ambulances were sent to the scene along with fire rescue and police.
“Unfortunately two people were deceased at the scene with a third patient suffering critical injuries and requiring resuscitation before being transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital,” he said.
