Authorities detain driver who was traveling in wrong direction on Queensland highway

Drivers on the M1 at the Gold Coast were left in shock and disbelief when a man was spotted driving at high speeds on the wrong side of the road. It was a dangerous and reckless move, as he was facing oncoming traffic and putting himself and others at risk. Other drivers were forced to quickly swerve and avoid the speeding vehicle.

The situation escalated quickly as police received numerous calls from concerned members of the public. They promptly took action, blocking off the northbound lane and attempting to stop the man. It was a tense stand-off as officers tried to apprehend the driver, who seemed determined to keep going. Eventually, multiple police cars were able to catch up to the ute and follow closely behind as it attempted to turn around and drive in the opposite direction.

Dylan Thomas, his brother Will, and their friend Elliott were eyewitnesses to the dramatic chase. They had a front row seat to the chaos that unfolded on the motorway. Dylan later recalled, "I couldn't believe it. We had only been in Queensland for about 20 minutes and then suddenly we were stopped in the middle of all this." He described the red commodore speeding towards them, and it was a sight that left him in disbelief.

The man behind the wheel, believed to be in his 40s, was eventually pulled out of the car and surrounded by police. He was taken into custody near Pimpama for further questioning. It was later revealed that the car was not stolen, but it is unclear why the driver was acting so recklessly on the road. He was taken to the hospital for assessment, and the police will continue their investigation into the incident.

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