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Woman dies and man seriously injured in Round Hill Road crash at Captain Creek on Sunday, 20 September 2026

Captain Creek, Queensland

Published 20 September 2026

Key facts

Where
Captain Creek, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

A woman in her 70s died and a man in his 70s sustained serious injuries after a utility towing a caravan left Round Hill Road and crashed at Captain Creek. Queensland Police described the incident as a single-vehicle crash.

Location and Time

  • Crash date: Sunday, 20 September 2026
  • Approximate time: About 2.21pm
  • Location: Round Hill Road, Captain Creek, Queensland

People and Vehicles Involved

Police said the utility was driven by a man in his 70s and carried a female passenger in her 70s. The release does not identify the vehicle’s make or model or provide further personal details.

Injuries and Fatalities

The passenger sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. The driver sustained serious injuries and was flown to Bundaberg Hospital. The source does not provide a later update on his condition.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended Round Hill Road after receiving reports that the utility and caravan had left the roadway. A rescue helicopter transported the injured driver to hospital.

Police Investigation

The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances. The preliminary release does not explain why the vehicle left the road and does not provide a final finding about cause, fault or legal responsibility.

Appeal for Information

Anyone with relevant information or footage has been asked to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers. The published release did not provide a police reference number.

Sources

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

General information only, not legal advice.

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