Two dead, two hospitalised after crash in major Brisbane tunnel

Two people have died and two others have been hospitalised after a three-vehicle crash in a major Brisbane tunnel.

The crash occurred in the northbound Legacy Way tunnel at Mount Coot-tha about 3.11pm, causing long delays during peak hour.

A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson confirmed two people died at the scene.

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Two people have died and two others have been hospitalised after a three-vehicle crash in a major Brisbane tunnel.

The spokesperson said a woman was in a critical condition with chest injuries and had been transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Another patient has been transported to the same hospital in a stable condition with head injuries.

"The northbound tunnel remains closed and is expected to remain so for some time," Queensland Police said in a statement.

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The eastbound lanes of the tunnel are also closed.

QLD Traffic warned drivers planning to use the tunnel in either direction should expect "long delays" or find an alternative route.

More to come.