A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital following a serious collision between a car and a motorbike in Townsville's northern suburbs.
Emergency Response on Gordon Harvey Road
The crash occurred on Gordon Harvey Road in Deeragun on Wednesday morning, just after 8:30 am. Emergency services, including Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics and Queensland Police, were quickly dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, they found a teenage male who had been riding the motorbike with significant injuries. The driver of the car, understood to be an adult, was physically unharmed but was treated for shock at the scene.
Scene Investigation and Traffic Disruption
The impact of the collision was severe, scattering debris across the roadway. Police closed a section of Gordon Harvey Road for several hours to allow for a detailed forensic crash unit investigation.
This closure caused significant traffic delays for morning commuters, with motorists urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. The road has since been reopened to traffic.
Condition of the Injured Teenager
The teenage rider sustained serious injuries in the crash. Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics provided immediate critical care at the roadside before transporting him to Townsville University Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
He remains under medical care as hospital staff work to treat his injuries. The exact nature of his injuries has not been publicly disclosed.
Police Appeal for Information
Queensland Police have launched a full investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision. Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit are examining the vehicles and the scene to determine the cause.
While initial reports suggest the crash involved a single car and a single motorbike, police are urging any witnesses who have not yet come forward to contact them. They are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it on Gordon Harvey Road around 8:30 am Wednesday.
This incident serves as a stark reminder for all road users in the Townsville region to exercise extreme caution, particularly on suburban roads during busy morning periods.
