April 14, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 13-year-old girl has been left fighting for life after an e-bike carrying two youths collided with an SUV in Castlemaine, regional Victoria. Police said the crash involved a black Nissan X-Trail and occurred on Urquhart Street. The circumstances leading up to the collision are under investigation.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 14 April 2026 (5:30pm)
  • Location: Urquhart Street, Castlemaine, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Black Nissan X-Trail SUV
  • E-bike carrying two youths

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • 13-year-old girl, Castlemaine, rider/passenger on e-bike, airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
    • 12-year-old boy, Castlemaine, rider/passenger on e-bike, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene on Urquhart Street following reports of the crash.
  • The 13-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital; the 12-year-old boy was transported to hospital by ambulance.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed.

Police Investigation
Police said the Nissan driver stopped at the scene and investigators are working to determine how the collision occurred. No information was provided about road conditions, traffic flow, or any traffic control devices at the location.

  • No charges announced.
  • No court appearances reported.

Community Impact
The serious injuries have prompted concern in the Castlemaine community, with police urging anyone who may have seen the crash to come forward.

Appeal for Information
Police have appealed for witnesses, or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from Urquhart Street around the time of the crash, to contact authorities.

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