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Woman allegedly jumps out of moving cab over fare dispute on Gold Coast

A woman is fighting for her life after she allegedly jumped out of a moving cab on the Gold Coast.

Police are yet to speak with the woman, as she remains in a critical but stable condition at the university hospital.

7 News understands the incident occurred about 1.30am Monday, on Scarborough Street in Southport when she is said to have jumped out of the moving maxi cab, suffering serious head injuries.

Woman fighting for life following cab ‘dispute’ on Gold Coast. Source: 7 News
Woman fighting for life following cab ‘dispute’ on Gold Coast. Source: 7 News

7 News has been told there was an alleged dispute over the fare, and the driver was taking the woman to Southport Police Station.

Since the incident occurred Gold Coast cabs has released a statement saying: “Our thoughts are with the customer at this time, and they are providing support to the driver.”

However they won’t provide any further details.

The matter is now the subject of a police investigation.