UPDATE: An earlier crash on Mitchell Freeway southbound has now been cleared.
Traffic is still heavy in the area and may take some time to clear.
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READ NOWEARLIER: TRAFFIC is crawling on the Mitchell Freeway southbound after an accident on Wednesday afternoon.
The right, left and centre lanes southbound before Vincent Street were blocked after the incident.
Two ambulances have been dispatched to the scene, but a St John Ambulance spokeswoman said the injuries were not believed to be life threatening.
Traffic is backed up to Cedric Street.
Drivers should avoid the area.
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