July 14, 2025

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Incident Overview
A young woman has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Ford F350 truck and a Holden Barina in Brisbane’s suburb of Morningside. The crash occurred at approximately 8:10 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the intersection of Bennetts Road and Wynnum Road. The driver of the Barina, an 18-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital. Her passenger was also transported as a precaution. The driver of the Ford is assisting police.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 (approximately 8:10 pm)
  • Location: Intersection of Bennetts Road and Wynnum Road, Morningside, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Ford F350 truck – driven by a man in his 30s (assisting police)
  • Holden Barina – driven by an 18-year-old woman, with one 18-year-old male passenger

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities have been reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 18-year-old female driver of the Holden Barina sustained serious injuries and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious-but-stable condition.
  • Other Injuries:
    • The 18-year-old male passenger in the Barina was also transported to hospital as a precaution.

Emergency Response
Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene to assess the injured occupants. Both individuals in the Barina were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital. The intersection was likely partially closed while first responders rendered aid and investigators assessed the scene.

Investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident. Focus areas include:

  • Vehicle positioning and right-of-way at the intersection
  • Signal compliance, road conditions, and driver attentiveness
  • CCTV or dashcam footage from nearby vehicles or businesses

The driver of the Ford is cooperating with police, and no charges have been announced at this stage. Reference number QP2501223824 has been issued for this case.

Community Impact
The crash has caused concern in the Morningside community, especially given the busy nature of the Bennetts and Wynnum Road intersection. Authorities have reminded road users to exercise caution, particularly during nighttime driving hours.

Witnesses/Appeals
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around 8:00–8:15 pm on July 12, 2025, to contact: