Serious crash closes road near Westfield Helensvale

UPDATE @ 12.30pm: Emergency services remain at the scene of a serious crash near Westfield shopping centre at Helensvale.

Police say a motorcyclist has crashed into a pole on Millaroo Drive.

The street has been closed in both directions with a large number of emergency vehicles on scene.

Police say the rider, a man aged in his 20s, is in a critical condition. According to paramedics, it is possible he may have suffered from a medical condition.

CPR was performed on the scene and the motorcyclist was resuscitated.

An ambulance spokesperson told myGC the man is expected to be transported to hospital in a critical condition.

Motorists are being warned to avoid the area.

JUST IN: A 32-year-old male is in a critical condition after crashing into a pole at Helensvale. #9News pic.twitter.com/B0oOmDNXKA

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