Queensland mother credits quick-thinking son after horror crash

A mother has credited her son's quick thinking for saving her after a tree crushed her car in Queensland during the Christmas Day storms.

Michelle Allport from Helensvale was driving home with her family at night when a huge branch crashed down on them, leaving a wreckage of metal and shattered glass.

She received the brunt of the impact, which shattered her shoulder and left her in intensive care and undergoing two surgeries.

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"We would never have hopped in the car had we thought we were racing against something," she said.

"Very scary but I'm glad it was me and not Eloise, who was sitting behind me, or these guys."

Eighteen-year-old son Isaac, who was in the backseat at the time, leapt into action and used his training as a surf club volunteer and professional lifeguard.

"I went straight into our suspected spinal [injury response], basically holding mum's neck, making sure she's still, making sure she's not being moved," he said.

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Allport said she owed her son for keeping her safe until paramedics arrived.

"I honestly think maybe I may not be walking if it wasn't for the skills that Isaac had learnt," she said.

The Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club, where Allport volunteers, is rallying behind the mother as she recovers from her injuries.

"We'll be forever grateful for everything they're doing, everything they've done and everything they will do," she said.