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Truck crashes into 11 vehicles and loses load of concrete blocks on hilly road

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A truck laden with concrete blocks has ploughed into multiple vehicles, losing its haul across a hilly road.

Emergency services responded to the incident on Tantula Road East at Alexandra Headland at peak hour on Thursday morning.

A Queensland Fire Department spokesperson said the truck caused significant damage.

“It was carrying Besser blocks and it collided with multiple vehicles. It’s gone over an embankment. It’s had a diesel leak as well,” they said.

“It’s taken out about 11 different vehicles, so our crews went around and made sure all of those vehicles were safe, disconnecting batteries so fires won’t start.”

The aftermath was captured on video by Michael Harvey, with footage showing a trail of damage left in the truck’s wake.

A Queensland Ambulance Services spokesperson said no one was seriously hurt.

“It sounds like it (the truck) has rolled backwards down a road,” they said.

“We had a look over the occupant of the truck, who had some minor injuries and he declined transport to hospital.”

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Federal MP for Fisher Andrew Wallace posted details on social media.

He said “a brick truck reportedly lost its brakes and struck several parked cars”.

A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said the incident was being examined.

“Police are investigating a traffic crash in Alexandra Headland.”

“Just before 7am, officers were called to Tantula Road, near Woyin Street, following reports a truck had lost control travelling down a hill and hit multiple parked vehicles.

“The male truck driver was not injured and there was no-one inside any other vehicles involved.

Tantula Road was closed as a precaution and traffic was diverted.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

Tantula Road East is a hilly road that runs through a residential area. It connects Yakola Parade and Pacific Terrace and can be used as a shortcut during peak hour.

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