Ute, trailer roll over

A MAN was lucky to escape serious injury after rolling his utility and trailer on the Kennedy Hwy yesterday morning and blocking traffic for almost two hours. It is believed the 21-yearold braked near the intersection of Windy Hollow Rd at Speewah just after 7am, which caused the trailer, which was carrying tree lopping equipment, to jackknife and roll. He was not seriously injured. The road was closed until about 8.40am and caused major delays.

Three injured in crash

THREE people were taken to Cairns Hospital following an accident on the Bruce Hwy yesterday. The two-vehicle crash occurred about 4pm on the Bruce Hwy near Warner Rd at Wrights Creek south of Cairns. The trio were reported to be in a stable condition.

Man facing charges

A WOREE man has been remanded in custody over a series of property offences. David Phillip Paulauskas, 23, appeared in the Cairns Magistrates Court yesterday charged with three counts of burglary, two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of entering a premises, stealing, attempting to enter a dwelling and possession of a dangerous drug. The charges relate to recent alleged offences in Manunda and Westcourt. He did not apply for bail and his case has been adjourned until July 22.

Missing boy search

POLICE are following up a number of sightings of a young boy missing since Sunday. A Queensland Police spokesman last night said officers were still searching for the boy and thanked members of the public for some tips. The 10-year-old boy was reported missing from Manunda and was last seen on Sunday about 11.30pm at a David St address. Police hold concerns for his welfare due to his young age. The boy is described as Aboriginal, 155cm tall and has black hair with brown eyes. It is believed the boy may be in the Cairns CBD area and also wearing a maroon coloured Tshirt. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24 hours per day.