MULARA, QUEENSLAND — Two people were injured and required assistance from emergency crews after a serious two-vehicle crash on Yeppoon Road in Mulara, Queensland, on Thursday afternoon, September 10, 2026.

The collision prompted a major emergency response, with Queensland Fire Department crews working to free two people from the damaged vehicles while police and paramedics attended the scene.

Both lanes of Yeppoon Road were blocked during the response, creating significant disruption for motorists travelling through the area.

Two People Trapped After Yeppoon Road Collision

Emergency services were called to the Mulara section of Yeppoon Road shortly before 2:30 p.m. following reports of a serious crash involving two vehicles.

Two people were unable to immediately get out of the vehicles.

Firefighters used cutting equipment to gain access and assist with the rescue operation. One extraction was completed at approximately 3 p.m., while the second person was freed later, at about 4:05 p.m.

The rescue operation required emergency crews to work carefully around the damaged vehicles before the injured motorists could be transferred into the care of paramedics.

Injuries Reported

A man in his 40s suffered injuries to his lower leg in the collision.

A second man, in his 30s, sustained a significant foot injury.

Both injured men were transported to Rockhampton Hospital for medical treatment and were reported to be in stable condition.

There were no reports of fatalities from the Mulara crash.

Yeppoon Road Closed During Emergency Response

The crash caused both lanes of Yeppoon Road to become blocked from approximately 2:38 p.m.

Police and other emergency personnel remained at the scene while firefighters completed the vehicle extractions and paramedics treated the injured.

Traffic control measures were put in place as authorities worked to manage motorists and clear the crash scene.

The closure continued into the afternoon as crews dealt with the aftermath of the collision.

Separate Yeppoon Road Crash Earlier in the Day

The serious Mulara crash was not the only traffic incident reported on Yeppoon Road that afternoon.

Earlier, at approximately 1:19 p.m., emergency services responded to a separate single-vehicle crash in the Limestone Creek area.

A female driver in her late teens reportedly lost control of her vehicle, which went down an embankment.

She suffered minor facial injuries and was transported to Rockhampton Hospital in stable condition.

The two incidents occurred within a relatively short period and required separate emergency responses along the Yeppoon Road corridor.

Investigation Underway

Authorities have not released a detailed account of what caused the Mulara collision.

The circumstances leading to the two-vehicle crash remain subject to investigation.

At this stage, there is no indication that the Mulara incident resulted in a fatality. The confirmed injuries involved two men who were transported to hospital in stable condition.

Motorists travelling through the area were urged to exercise caution while emergency personnel worked at the scene and traffic conditions were affected.

Yeppoon Road Accident Update

The September 10 crash highlights the serious traffic disruptions that can follow a major collision on Yeppoon Road.

Emergency crews spent several hours responding to the Mulara crash, rescuing trapped occupants and assisting those injured.

With both lanes temporarily blocked, motorists faced delays while authorities secured the area and worked toward clearing the road.

Further information may become available as police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Disclaimer

This report is based on information available following the September 10, 2026 incidents on Yeppoon Road. Details concerning the circumstances of the crashes, injuries and traffic conditions may change as authorities complete their investigations. No fatality was reported in the confirmed information available at the time of publication.