A caravanner has had a lucky escape from serious injury after being involved in a three-vehicle collision near Mackay in Queensland.
Long-term traveller Allen Goodall’s van flipped in the accident which happened later yesterday afternoon on Yakapari Seaforth Rd near Seaforth.
Police Senior Constable Paul Broekman said all three vehicles involved were apparently travelling north at the time.
“Just past Rutlands Rd where you can overtake, two vehicles attempted to overtake resulting in a collision between the first two causing a further collision with the first vehicle which was towing a caravan,” he said. “There does appear to be minor injuries … one of the female drivers is in hospital for minor injuries, the other drivers don’t appear to have any injuries.”
Further investigations into the collision are under way.
Mr Goodall told the Courier-Mail his ‘little heart is broken’ at the sight of his wrecked caravan.
“We live in it, we travel around Australia, work around remote places,” Mr Goodall said. “We’ve got everything in there … we’re going up to Darwin in March.”
Mr Goodall’s caravan was towed from the scene.
Senior Constable Broekman said the incident was a reminder for all road users to be aware of their surroundings when driving.
“Queensland police is heavily concerned about road safety and that’s why you see enforcement to prevent these road tragedies,” he told the Courier-Mail. “Just be aware of your surroundings and be safe with everything you do.”
Another one you can mark up to someone’s impatience
How disappointing
Some fools absolute stupidity causes a great loss for a completely innocent person
Always be mindful of who is behind you and take opportunities to safely stop and let impatient drivers behind you overtake. We have been travelling for 11years and this driving rule is one that was told to us by another veteran caravanner.
QLD roads have a lot to do with the accidents.
Drivers attitude toward driving conditio is more to blame than the sole condition of the roads.