Gold Coast: 25m truck crash causes highway chaos

A man has been rushed to hospital after a 25m truck rollover on the Gold Coast early on Thursday morning.

Queensland paramedics arrived on scene at 3.20am to treat the driver who had suffered serious facial, leg and chest injuries.

The man in his 50s is in a serious condition at the Gold Coast University Hospital.

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The aftermath of the B-double truck rollover at Gaven on the Gold Coast. 9 News Gold Coast
The aftermath of the B-double truck rollover at Gaven on the Gold Coast. 9 Gold Coast Credit: Supplied

The truck driver was able to free himself from the vehicle, which was loaded with pharmaceutical supplies.

Queensland police expect the crash to cause delays for hours and have asked the public to steer clear of the area.

“Exit 66 may need to close at some stage,” a police spokesman said.

“Delays expected, avoid if you can.”