A devastating collision between two vehicles on a Queensland highway has claimed three lives, including that of a young girl, and left another child fighting with serious injuries.
Horrific Scene on Bunya Highway
Emergency services were called to the Bunya Highway near Stuart Valley Drive and Toomeys Road at Taabinga shortly after 10pm last night. The incident involved a Dodge Ram and a Ford Ranger, whose violent collision caused the Dodge Ram to erupt into flames.
Fatalities and Serious Injury Confirmed
Tragically, three individuals died at the scene. They have been identified as the male driver of the Dodge Ram, the 44-year-old female driver of the Ford Ranger, and a 12-year-old girl who was a passenger in one of the vehicles.
A fourth person, a 13-year-old child, sustained serious injuries in the crash. They were airlifted from the scene to receive urgent hospital treatment. The condition of the injured child remains a primary concern for authorities.
Investigation Underway as Road Remains Closed
Forensic police officers are now conducting a detailed investigation into the exact circumstances that led to this fatal Queensland crash. The Bunya Highway remains closed in the area while this critical work is carried out.
The local community has been deeply shaken by the tragedy, which serves as a stark and heartbreaking reminder of the potential consequences of road accidents.
