A car slammed into a concrete embankment in a single-vehicle car crash.
A woman was airlifted to Cairns Hospital in a stable condition with chest injuries and the driver fled the scene.
Police are investigating the events in the lead-up to the crash and are trying to locate the driver.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.
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