May 20, 2026

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Incident Overview
A two-vehicle crash on Atkinsons Dam Road at Atkinsons Dam has claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman. Queensland Police say a white Mazda and a grey Nissan X-Trail collided about 1.10pm, with the Mazda driver dying at the scene.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 (1:10 PM)
  • Location: Atkinsons Dam Road, Atkinsons Dam, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • White Mazda (driver and three passengers, including an infant)
  • Grey Nissan X-Trail (driven by a 72-year-old woman)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 50-year-old woman, Atkinsons Dam — Mazda driver, died at the scene.
  • Injuries:
    • 22-year-old man, Atkinsons Dam — Mazda passenger, treated at the scene then transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.
    • 26-year-old woman, Atkinsons Dam — Mazda passenger, transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a stable condition.
    • Five-month-old baby boy, Atkinsons Dam — Mazda passenger, assessed at the scene with no physical injuries and transported to Ipswich Hospital as a precaution.
    • 72-year-old woman, Atkinsons Dam — Nissan X-Trail driver, treated at the scene then transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics treated multiple people at the scene, including assessing an infant passenger.
  • Patients were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and Ipswich Hospital.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed by police.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Police have not released further details about how the vehicles came to collide.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been announced.

Community Impact
The death of the Mazda driver has impacted the Atkinsons Dam community, with emergency services responding to a serious incident on a local road.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600960601.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.