June 5, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious traffic crash occurred on Thursday, June 5, 2025 , at approximately 6:30 am at the intersection of New England Highway (southbound) and Evans Road East , in Cabarlah, Queensland .

The collision involved a car and a truck , resulting in the airlift to hospital of the 17-year-old driver of the car , who was the sole occupant . He was taken to PA Hospital in critical condition following the incident.

The driver of the truck , a 39-year-old man from Crows Nest , was uninjured and remained at the scene to assist police with their investigation.

Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is examining the cause of the crash and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“The driver and sole occupant of the car… was airlifted to PA Hospital in a critical condition.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 (approximately 6:30 am).
  • Location: Southbound lanes of **New England Highway**, near **Evans Road East**, **Cabarlah, Queensland** — a key regional route.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **car**, driven by a **17-year-old Meringandan boy**, who was **airlifted to hospital** after the crash.
  • A **truck**, driven by a **39-year-old Crows Nest man**, who was **not injured**.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Critical Injuries:
    • The **17-year-old driver of the car** was **taken to PA Hospital** in **critical condition** after the collision.
  • No Injuries:
    • The **truck driver** was **unharmed** and is cooperating with authorities.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police responded quickly to reports of a serious crash involving a car and a truck.
  • The young driver was stabilized before being **airlifted to hospital** for urgent care.

“The driver and sole occupant of the car… was airlifted to PA Hospital in a critical condition.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are investigating:

  • The sequence of events that led to the crash at the **intersection of New England Highway and Evans Road East**.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, or mechanical failure.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the **New England Highway area** around **6:30 am on June 5, 2025**.

Authorities are urging anyone with information or video evidence to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink .

Community Impact
This incident highlights the risks faced by young drivers on major highways and reinforces the importance of caution and responsible driving practices . The involvement of a minor in a serious crash has raised concerns about road safety for teenagers in regional areas.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the New England Highway and Evans Road East intersection in Cabarlah around 6:30 am on June 5, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: