September 15, 2025

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Incident Overview
A man has died following a fiery crash on the New England Highway near The Summit in Queensland’s Darling Downs on Sunday evening, September 14, 2025. A Mitsubishi Pajero and a Mack truck collided around 6:20 pm, forcing both vehicles off the roadway where they caught fire. The driver of the Pajero, a 60-year-old man from Collingwood Park, died at the scene. The driver of the Mack truck, a 65-year-old man from New South Wales, sustained minor injuries.

“A man has died after a truck and car burst into flames following a collision on Queensland’s Darling Downs.” — 9News

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 (approximately 6:20 pm)
  • Location: New England Highway near The Summit, Darling Downs, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Mitsubishi Pajero, driven by a 60-year-old Collingwood Park man (deceased)
  • Mack truck, driven by a 65-year-old man from New South Wales (injured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 60-year-old male driver of the Mitsubishi Pajero, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No additional serious injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • 65-year-old male truck driver, sustained minor injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded to reports of a truck and car collision with fire around 6:20 pm.
  • Fire crews extinguished the blaze after both vehicles ignited on impact.
  • The Pajero driver was declared deceased at the scene; the truck driver treated for minor injuries.

“An investigation into the crash is ongoing.” — 9News

Police Investigation
Queensland Police and the Forensic Crash Unit are examining:

  • The cause of the head-on collision between the Pajero and Mack truck.
  • How both vehicles came to catch fire after impact.
  • Any dashcam or CCTV footage from the New England Highway near The Summit around the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The fiery nature of the crash has highlighted the catastrophic risks of car vs truck collisions on Queensland’s highways. The death of the Collingwood Park man has deeply affected his community and underscored the importance of road safety along the New England Highway.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)