July 20, 2025

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Incident Overview
Four people — including two children — have died in a devastating two-vehicle collision on the Capricorn Highway in Queensland’s Central Highlands. A Holden Commodore carrying four occupants collided head-on with a Toyota Hilux utility travelling in the opposite direction. The incident has significantly impacted the local community and contributed to a grim weekend toll on Queensland roads.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025 (approximately 10:50 am)
  • Location: Capricorn Highway, between Comet and Blackwater, Central Highlands, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Holden Commodore sedan – travelling westbound toward Blackwater
  • Toyota Hilux utility – travelling eastbound toward Comet

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 28-year-old man (driver of the Commodore)
    • 6-year-old boy (Commodore passenger)
    • 7-year-old girl (Commodore passenger)
    • 32-year-old man (Commodore passenger)
  • Serious Injuries:
    • 28-year-old man (Hilux driver) – transported to hospital in serious but stable condition
    • 27-year-old man (Hilux passenger) – airlifted to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in critical condition

Emergency Response

  • Multiple QAS units and QFES vehicles attended the crash site
  • Both vehicles were alight when emergency services arrived
  • Capricorn Highway was closed in both directions for several hours while the Forensic Crash Unit conducted scene investigations

Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating:

  • The circumstances leading to the collision, including whether the Commodore was overtaking at the time
  • Factors such as speed, driver behaviour, and road conditions
  • Eyewitness accounts and dashcam footage from passing motorists on the Capricorn Highway around 10:50 am

Community Impact
This tragedy has deeply affected the Central Highlands community, with all victims reported to be local residents. The deaths of two young children have particularly shaken the region, highlighting the urgent need for ongoing road safety initiatives.

Witnesses/Appeals
Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the area to contact: