Man airlifted to hospital after cane truck rolled north of Townsville
Man airlifted to hospital after cane truck rolled north of TownsvilleQueensland Ambulance Service attended the truck rollover early Sunday morning.Photo: SuppliedA man has been airlifted to hospital after his truck rolled on a road north of Townsville early Sunday morning.Paramedics were called out at 4.35am to Barrett Road in Crystal Creek after reports a cane truck had rolled over and trapped the male driver inside the cabin.The man was released by emergency services and airlifted to Townsville Hospital with multiple fractures to both legs.No other vehicle was involved in the roll-over.Advertisement>> view originalQueensland firefighters get air rescue training ahead of summer...
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