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Incident Overview
A serious single-vehicle crash occurred in Auchenflower, Brisbane, on Friday, September 27, 2024, resulting in injuries to four young children.
Details of the Crash
At approximately 1:17 PM, a car carrying a man and four primary-school-aged boys crashed into a power pole on Vincent Street in Auchenflower.
Two of the boys sustained life-threatening injuries. One boy suffered serious abdominal injuries, while the other sustained serious head injuries. Both boys also sustained injuries from their seatbelts. Two other boys in the car were treated for minor injuries.
Emergency Response and Aftermath
Paramedics and police rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance. All four children were transported to Queensland Children’s Hospital. The male driver of the vehicle declined medical assistance but accompanied the children to the hospital.
The crash brought down power lines in the area, prompting local traffic diversions.
Conclusion
This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the potential for serious consequences in even seemingly minor crashes. The thoughts of the community are with the injured children and their families.