Young driver causes drama after reports of car exploding

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was involved in a single vehicle accident in Boyne Island last night.

Emergency services were called to the Handley Dve roundabout at 10pm after witnesses claimed the car the boy was driving had exploded in a ball of flames.

Fire and ambulance crews were also called to the scene.

The driver was located with minor injuries and was taken to Gladstone Base Hospital for treatment.

Police are still investigating the incident.