September 11, 2023
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal collision which occurred on the New England Highway near Hampton on Friday morning.
Two rescue helicopters were called to the incident.
A police spokesperson said a Hyundai Tucson travelling southbound, and a Toyota Kluger travelling northbound, collided about 11:20am.
The driver and single occupant of the Tucson, a 32-year-old Hampton woman, died at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, a 36-year-old Oakey woman, was airlifted by RACQ LifeFlight in a serious but stable condition with chest and abdominal injuries to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
A 16-year-old girl, a passenger in the Toyota, was airlifted by QGAir in a serious condition to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Another passenger, a 14-year-old boy, was transported in a serious condition to Toowoomba Hospital.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have relevant dashcam vision to come forward.
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A motorcycle rider was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital after a crash at Cooranga on Sunday morning.
Emergency services were called to the incident on McKinnon Drive at 10:19am.
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A patient was transported to Kingaroy Hospital after an e-scooter crash in Nanango on Monday morning.
QAS paramedics were called to Arthur Street East at 8:19am.
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A police operation caught drivers on the D’Aguilar Highway near Tipperary Flat park at Nanango on Monday morning.
A spokesperson said six traffic infringement notices were issued to motorists who were allegedly exceeding the speed limit.
