A major mining corridor has been closed in both directions for several hours after a B double tanker rolled, leaking fuel in the early hours sparking clean up efforts.
Multiple emergency crews were called to the scene on the Peak Downs Highway, at Braeside intersection, at Nebo just after 3am Thursday.
A Queensland Fire Department spokesman said the B double had rolled and the trailer was on its side.
The driver escaped serious injury in the single vehicle incident however the highway was closed in both directions from 4.30am as the truck company and clean up crews deal with leaking fuel.
Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed one stable patient was taken to Mackay Base Hospital with minor injuries.
A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman said there were traffic diversions around the scene with council helping with traffic control.
It is understood heavy towing equipment will need to be called in to right the fallen trailer.
More to come.
Extracted in full from: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/mackay/peak-downs-highway-closed-after-b-double-tanker-rolls-leaks-fuel-at-nebo/news-story/4b0821973add033d5fb83ffd8a164f3e
