Six people have been injured and taken to the Toowoomba Hospital this afternoon after a truck allegedly lost control and while going down The Range, smashing into multiple cars.
The accident was reported to emergency services at 1:05PM
A major traffic incident at Withcott this afternoon after a truck lost its brakes on the Toowoomba Range and crashed into a number of cars. A number of people were injured and authorities say it's lucky no one was killed. Details in 7 News at 6pm. #7News #Toowoomba #Withcott pic.twitter.com/eUOtYVgIyi
— 7 News Toowoomba (@7NewsToowoomba) August 6, 2018
Police reported that it looked like a truck was descending the Range and lost control for reasons unknown.
The truck hit about four or five cars on the way down. There were no serious injuries, but an elderly lady had to be cut out of her vehicle.
It is understood the driver is likely to be charged with driving without care for other road users.
The injured six were all take to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition.
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