Driver arrested after stolen vehicle causes multi-car crash on Cairns bypass
Police detained a man suspected of driving a stolen car that was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the Smithfield Bypass near Cairns, prompting road closures and hospital transports.
Emergency services responded to a crash on the Smithfield Bypass just before 1:30 pm, where a stolen vehicle collided with several other cars. The Queensland Ambulance Service transferred multiple injured parties to hospitals. Police identified a male driver of the stolen car and took him into custody at Reservoir Road while he assists investigators. Both directions of the bypass remain shut, and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.
Why it matters
The crash disrupts a major traffic corridor and highlights risks linked to stolen-vehicle use.
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