November 13, 2025

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Incident Overview
A man in his 30s has died and a woman in her 60s has been critically injured following a three-vehicle crash at Fairney View in the Somerset region. Emergency services were called to the intersection of the Brisbane Valley Highway, Harris Road, and Millar Road around 1:39pm on 12 November. The collision involved a ute, an SUV, and a truck. The male ute driver died at the scene, while the SUV driver was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition. The truck driver sustained minor injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 (around 1:39pm)
  • Location: Brisbane Valley Highway at Harris Road & Millar Road intersection, Fairney View, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Ute — driven by a man in his 30s
  • SUV — driven by a woman in her 60s
  • Truck — driven by a man in his 40s

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Male ute driver (30s) — declared deceased at the scene.
  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • Female SUV driver (60s) — airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in critical condition.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Male truck driver (40s) — minor wrist injury.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police, QAS paramedics, and the Forensic Crash Unit attended the scene.
  • The SUV driver was airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital; the truck driver received treatment for a minor wrist injury.
  • The scene was secured for crash analysis at the busy highway intersection.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is examining the sequence of events leading to the three-vehicle collision.

  • Investigators are seeking relevant vision of the vehicles prior to the crash.
  • Officers are analysing the crash scene and assessing mechanical and roadway factors.

Community Impact
The incident caused major disruptions along the Brisbane Valley Highway during peak afternoon traffic, affecting travel through the Fairney View and Somerset region.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information about the movements of the involved vehicles before the crash to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information via the QPS online suspicious activity form.