Heartbreaking details emerge about survivor of horrific Legacy Way Tunnel crash that killed her friend and an ex-cop

The boss of a woman injured in a horror crash that killed two people is facing a “marathon recovery” and has no idea her best friend died in the crash.

Emma McLean, 23, was driving a silver Mazda sedan in Brisbane’s Legacy Way Tunnel to attend a wedding at 3.10pm on Wednesday when her car was hit from behind by a black Audi convertible.

The sedan crashed into a truck, causing a horror multi-vehicle accident near the entrance to the main road.

Ms McLean suffered broken arms and a shattered pelvis and was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition later that evening, where she is currently in an induced coma.

The crash killed her best friend, Lily Galbraith, 24, who was a passenger in the vehicle.

Former police officer Bruce Daley, 56, who was driving the black Audi, was also killed, while the driver of the truck suffered minor injuries.

Mrs McLean, who is unaware her best friend was killed in the horror crash, will face months of recovery.

Her boss Dan O’Rourke, from Screenaway Blinds, a small business in South Australia, said it will take a long time for her to get back on her feet.

“The doctors have advised that it will be a marathon for her to recover, she will have to be in intensive care for a long time,” he said. 9News.

“There are several more operations they need to plan for.”

Ms McLean, originally from Adelaide, was recently engaged to her boyfriend Harry after dating for five years.

The young couple made plans for their upcoming wedding.

Mr O’Rourke said Ms McLean was a lively character who made everyone around her laugh.

“Emma is the kind of person, when she walks into the room, she brightens the room, brings a lot of joy to everyone and she’s just everyone’s friend,” he said.

Her devastated loved ones and colleagues have rallied behind her and her family, while Mr O’Rourke GoFundMe to help cover medical costs.

“Emma faces a long road and we want to do everything we can to aid her recovery,” O’Rourke wrote.

Ms McLean’s boss Dan O’Rourke (pictured) said his colleague is in for a ‘marathon recovery’

The horror crash took place in the tunnel (pictured), when the black Audio crashed into the silver sedan, before the sedan crashed into a truck.

To date, more than $19,000 has been raised with a goal of $25,000.

Ms Galbraith, who was originally from the Northern Territory, worked at Flinders Private Hospital in intensive care.

Her heartbroken boyfriend released a statement after her death, saying he was struggling to come to terms with his future.

“You came into my life when I needed you most and you made me the happiest man in the world,” Blayde Brummelhuis wrote.

Janet Jogeneel, chief executive of Flinders Private Hospital, said in a statement that staff have been left devastated by Ms Galbraith’s death.

“Lily will be missed by so many people, including those she worked with and those she worked for,” she said.

Daily Mail Australia contacted Flinders Private Hospital for further comment.

Lily Galbraith, 24 (pictured), who was a passenger in the silver Mazda, died in the horror crash

The driver of the black Audi convertible Bruce Daley, 56 (photo) died at the scene after the collision

Witnesses reported seeing Bruce Daley, stopping his black Audi convertible at the entrance to the tunnel, revving his engine and taking off at speeds of up to 120 mph shortly before the crash.

Mr Daley had retired from the Queensland Police Service in 2014 for medical reasons.

He had mentioned his mental health problems in disturbing online posts, including references to loneliness and suicide.

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