Truck/bridge crash closes highway

TRUCK-BRIDGE CRASH: The rail overpass on the Burnett Highway has been damaged and the road closed, following an accident with a truck earlier today.
TRUCK-BRIDGE CRASH: The rail overpass on the Burnett Highway has been damaged and the road closed, following an accident with a truck earlier today.

Police temporarily have detours in place on the Burnett Highway following an accident at a rail overpass north of Biloela.    

 

Police have detours in place from Biloela to Rockhampton through Jambin Dakenbah Rd and Argoon Highway.

 

A truck carrying the excavator collided with the rail overpass on the Burnett Highway, near Callide Creek.

 

The truck has caused major damage to the underside of a major rail bridge overpass.

 

UPDATE:

The Burnett Highway has reopened following the above accident.

 

Rail traffic is still blocked in the area.


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