A Queensland Greens MP has made an emotional return to state parliament, two months after being seriously injured in a car crash.
Amy MacMahon said on Tuesday her recovery was far from over despite having been on medical leave since the two-car collision at a busy Brisbane intersection on February 12.
But she was grateful to be back at work after suffering head injuries and suspected spinal injuries in the Kangaroo Point crash.
Dr MacMahon was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition after her Toyota Prius and a Hyundai i30 collided.
“I returned to Parliament today after two months of medical leave following a car accident and I have some recovery ahead of me, but I feel immensely grateful to be back at work,” she told Parliament on Tuesday.
Queensland Greens MP Amy MacMahon (pictured) has made an emotional return to state parliament, two months after being seriously injured in a car crash.
The MP had left a function and was heading to another community event when the collision occurred.
Dr MacMahon said Greens Brisbane councilor Trina Massey called an ambulance and stayed with her until help arrived.
He thanked Ms Massey and the MPs who reached out during his recovery along with the community, parliamentary and Greens staff, as well as the emergency services.
“The most important thing is to thank the doctors, nurses, paramedics and allied health workers at Princess Alexandra Hospital for their continued care,” he said.
Dr MacMahon said she was grateful to be back at work after suffering head injuries and suspected spinal injuries in the Kangaroo Point crash (pictured).
“I am a product of the public health system and I am here today thanks to them.”
Rani Paige Lowry was charged over the crash and appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on March 14.
Police allege Lowry was driving the Hyundai i30 at more than 80km/h in a 60km zone and a passenger asked him to slow down before the incident.
Lowry is out on bail and his matter has been adjourned until April 22.
