Serious traffic crash, Bambaroo

Police are investigating a serious four vehicle traffic crash that occurred this afternoon on the Bruce Highway at Bambaroo.

At around 12.50pm a motorcycle, with rider and passenger, collided with the rear of a vehicle and as a result both people fell off.

Another motorcycle that was travelling behind tried to avoid the first and subsequently collided with another vehicle.

Both riders and the passenger were transported to Townsville Base Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Investigations are continuing.

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