Four people are in a critical condition after a crash involving two cars and a motorbike on a windy mountain road in Queensland’s south-east.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Tamborine Mountain Road at about 10.38am on Sunday, after reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the notorious stretch of road. 

Queensland Police said four people were fighting for their lives following the crash, while two other passengers were taken to hospital with less serious injuries.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

A man and woman in their 70s were taken to the same hospital by ambulance, also with life-threatening injuries. Rescuers had to free the man from the vehicle.

Three men in their 20s riding in one of the cars were also injured, with one airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a life-threatening condition with neck, chest, abdominal and potential spinal injuries.

One man, initially trapped, with facial injuries, was transported by road to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

The road, which winds through the Gold Coast hinterland, is notorious for its narrow lanes, sharp bends and steep sections, and is a popular route connecting the coast with Tamborine Mountain’s village communities.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said multiple paramedic units and three rescue helicopters attended the horrific crash.

The Department of Transport warned motorists to avoid the area and expect long delays with the road closed in both directions between Barry Road and Beenleigh-Beaudesert Road.

Diversions are in place. 

More to come.