April 12, 2026

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Incident Overview
Five people were left fighting for their lives after a crash involving two cars and a motorcycle on Tamborine Mountain Road in the Scenic Rim. Emergency services, including three rescue helicopters, responded after the collision trapped two people.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026 (10:40am)
  • Location: Tamborine Mountain Road, Scenic Rim, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Motorcycle (rider: man in his 50s)
  • Two cars (one carrying three men in their 20s; another with occupants believed to be in their 70s)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • Man in his 70s, vehicle occupant, trapped then freed; taken by road to Gold Coast University Hospital in life-threatening condition.
    • Woman believed to be in her 70s, vehicle occupant; taken by road to Gold Coast University Hospital in life-threatening condition.
    • Motorcyclist (man in his 50s), rider; suffered multi-system trauma; airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in life-threatening condition.
    • Man in his 20s, car occupant; neck, chest, stomach and possible spinal injuries; airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in life-threatening condition.
    • Man in his 20s, car occupant; chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries; airlifted to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in life-threatening condition.
    • Man in his 20s, car occupant; initially trapped with facial injuries; taken by road to Gold Coast University Hospital in stable condition.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Ambulance Service and other emergency services attended, with three rescue helicopters tasked to the scene.
  • Patients were transported to Gold Coast University Hospital by road and air, and airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
  • Tamborine Mountain Road was closed in both directions for much of the day before reopening late Sunday afternoon.

Police Investigation
The circumstances of the crash have not been detailed in the available information.

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

Community Impact
The crash caused lengthy closures on Tamborine Mountain Road, a winding hinterland route known for narrow lanes, sharp bends and steep sections, disrupting travel through the area.

Appeal for Information
Anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

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