A man in his 50s is fighting for his life after a stationary car suddenly rolled back and trapped him underneath in a quiet Nundah street.
The incident happened just before 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, 20 March, on Imbros Street. Emergency services were called to the scene after reports that a man had become stuck under a vehicle while attending to what appeared to be a mechanical issue.
Authorities believe the car was stationary at first but unexpectedly rolled backward, pinning the man beneath it. Three fire crews responded quickly and worked to free the man before he was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
Queensland Police said early investigations suggest the man had been trying to fix the car when the tragic accident occurred.
The exact circumstances are still under review, and anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area has been asked to contact police.
Local authorities are reminding residents to take extra caution around vehicles, particularly when inspecting mechanical faults or navigating areas where pedestrian activity is high.
Published 21-March-2025
