Overview

• The collision occurred at about 5:10 am on Monday at the northbound Gateway Motorway on-ramp from Old Cleveland Road in Belmont.
• Emergency services say multiple vehicles, including a truck, were involved in the pile-up that triggered the shutdown.
• One person has died at the scene after being treated for life-threatening injuries by Queensland Ambulance Service.
• Police closed two northbound lanes, prompting detours and traffic backups exceeding 90 minutes.
• Investigators are examining the crash’s cause with a particular focus on the truck’s role in the collision.