Multi-car crash in Queensland involving a 14-year-old unlicensed driver injures 10 people
Consensus Summary
A multi-car crash on Queensland’s Fraser Coast on April 30, 2026, injured 10 people after a 14-year-old unlicensed boy allegedly lost control of an unregistered Mitsubishi Lancer on Maryborough Hervey Bay Road near Susan River. Two victims—a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman—were flown to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in critical condition, while others, including a 2-year-old toddler, were treated at Hervey Bay Hospital. Police confirmed the crash involved four vehicles and occurred around 6:10pm, coinciding with the third anniversary of a fatal crash on the same road. Queensland Police emphasized the dangers of unlicensed minors driving without permission, while the Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident. Witnesses or footage are being sought to aid the inquiry.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- A 14-year-old unlicensed boy was driving an unregistered Mitsubishi Lancer north on Maryborough Hervey Bay Rd near Susan River at ~6:10pm on 2026-04-30 (Thursday)
- The crash involved four vehicles: a Mitsubishi Lancer, Suzuki Swift, Orange Kona, and Volkswagen Polo
- A 16-year-old girl (passenger in Mitsubishi) and an 18-year-old woman (driver of Suzuki) were flown to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in critical condition
- The 14-year-old driver and two other passengers (14-year-old Granville boy, 16-year-old Maryborough girl) were taken to Hervey Bay Hospital in stable condition
- Five others, including a 2-year-old toddler, were also taken to Hervey Bay Hospital (some with minor injuries)
- The crash occurred on Maryborough Hervey Bay Road (Fraser Coast, Queensland)
- The crash happened on the third anniversary of a 2023 triple fatality on the same road involving a child in a stolen vehicle
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- The Mitsubishi Lancer allegedly lost control and veered onto the other side of the road before colliding with the Suzuki Swift and Orange Kona, with the Volkswagen Polo becoming part of the pileup.
- Inspector Paul Algie from Queensland Police stated: 'It deeply saddens me that I have come to report today of another serious crash in the Wide Bay Burnett involving children without a licence, driving a vehicle without permission.'
- A 58-year-old Wondunna woman (passenger in Suzuki) and a 40-year-old Eli Waters man (driver of Kona) sustained minor injuries, along with a 40-year-old Eli Waters woman and a 2-year-old boy in the Kona.
- The driver of the Volkswagen Polo, a 19-year-old Maryborough man, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Hervey Bay Hospital as a precaution.
- Anyone with relevant information, CCTV, or dashcam footage is urged to contact Queensland Police.
- Police say the 14-year-old boy was travelling north on Maryborough Hervey Bay Road about 6pm (Thursday) when his car veered onto the wrong side of the road.
- The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- ABC states the crash occurred at ~6pm, while NEWSCOMAU specifies ~6:10pm on 2026-04-30 (Thursday).
- NEWSCOMAU mentions the crash happened on Maryborough Hervey Bay Rd in Susan River, while ABC refers to it as Maryborough Hervey Bay Road (Fraser Coast) without specifying Susan River.
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