A Harley-Davidson rider has escaped serious injury after he collided with an emu on a remote Queensland road on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old rider was travelling about 100km/h on a road in Mackay when the large native bird ran out in front of him.
An RACQ rescue helicopter crewman said the man, who was earning a full-face helmet and leathers was ‘incredibly lucky’ to escape serious injury after the freak accident.
The emu died at the scene.