Traffic Accident M1 Today, – Woman Critically Injured in M1 Crash Near Brisbane, Ogan, Queensland

Queensland authorities are investigating a serious multi-vehicle incident on the Pacific Motorway near Logan, south of Brisbane, where a woman remains in critical condition after being struck by a ute following an earlier crash.

According to early reports, the woman had exited her vehicle after a two-car collision on the northbound lanes of the M1 around 3:40 p.m. While standing on the roadside, she was hit by a passing utility vehicle, sustaining life-threatening injuries. Emergency services arrived quickly and transported her to hospital for urgent treatment.

The initial impact triggered further chaos on the motorway, contributing to a secondary chain-reaction crash involving up to 10 vehicles. The resulting pile-up caused major traffic disruption, with northbound lanes shut down for several hours as emergency crews worked through the scene.

Police confirmed that the ute driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators as they work to determine the sequence of events leading up to both collisions. At this stage, authorities have not released further details regarding additional injuries from the secondary crash.

Traffic in the area was heavily affected well into the evening, with long delays reported as investigators documented evidence, cleared damaged vehicles, and assessed road safety conditions. The closure of the northbound lanes extended late into the night before partial reopening.

Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing, with a focus on understanding how the initial crash escalated into a far more serious multi-vehicle incident. Police are also reviewing roadway conditions and driver actions leading up to the chain of events.

Officials have urged motorists to exercise extreme caution when approaching crash sites or congested motorway conditions, emphasizing the heightened risks that can occur when vehicles and pedestrians are exposed near high-speed traffic.

The incident remains under active investigation, with further updates expected as more information is confirmed.