Evade police, Warwick
Police are investigating following a serious traffic incident this morning between Toowoomba and Warwick.
Around 7.15am, a car was observed to be travelling south along the Cunningham Highway, near Ogilvie Road, with a woman with most of her body hanging outside the vehicle.
Police attempted to pull the vehicle over however the driver evaded police and drove away at speed.
At approximately 8.15am, Toowoomba Police were advised of the same vehicle travelling north on the New England Highway between Warwick and Toowoomba.
The vehicle was reported to be driving erratically and on the incorrect side of the road.
Police then observed the vehicle travelling north along Ruthven Street, South Toowoomba at the intersection of Alderley Street.
Upon sighting police, the vehicle accelerated heavily and the driver’s side of the car struck the rear passenger side of a truck before hitting a pole on Ruthven Street.
The female driver and a female passenger are assisting police with inquiries. Another female passenger was taken to hospital for observation.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
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