April 12, 2026

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Incident Overview
A motorcyclist has died following a multi-vehicle crash involving two cars and a motorcycle in the Scenic Rim, south of Brisbane. Several other people were injured and taken to hospital after the collision on Tamborine Mountain Road.

Location and Time

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

Vehicles Involved

  • Motorcycle (ridden by a man in his 50s)
  • Two cars (one carrying three men in their 20s; another associated with a man and woman in their 70s)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Man in his 50s, motorcyclist, airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
  • Injuries:
    • Man in his 70s, occupant of one of the cars, taken by ambulance to Gold Coast University Hospital.
    • Woman in her 70s, occupant of one of the cars, taken by ambulance to Gold Coast University Hospital.
    • Three men in their 20s, occupants of one car; one airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital and two taken to hospital in stable conditions.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended after reports of a collision involving two vehicles and a motorcycle.
  • Multiple patients were airlifted to hospital; others were transported by ambulance, including to Gold Coast University Hospital and Princess Alexandra Hospital.
  • Tamborine Mountain Road was closed between Barry Road and Beenleigh-Beaudesert Road, with motorists advised to avoid the area.

Police Investigation
Police confirmed the motorcyclist later died and investigations into the circumstances of the crash are continuing.

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

Community Impact
The crash caused significant disruption on Tamborine Mountain Road, with closures affecting local traffic and access through the Scenic Rim area.

Appeal for Information
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to come forward.

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