Man and Woman Airlifted to Hospital After Serious Quad Bike Crash Near Gympie

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, 27 May 2024, a man and woman sustained serious injuries in a quad bike accident on a private property near Gympie, Queensland. The pair fell approximately 2 metres down an embankment while riding, landing in a dry river bed in Woolooga.

Emergency services responded quickly to the remote location, and both injured persons were airlifted to separate hospitals due to the severity of their injuries and the challenging terrain.

Location and Time

The incident occurred on a private property in Woolooga, near Gympie, at approximately 5:30 PM on Sunday evening.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Quad bike
• Occupants: One man in his 50s and one woman in her 60s

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• Woman in her 60s (airlifted to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, serious condition — head, spinal, and abdominal injuries)
• Man in his 50s (airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital, serious condition — head and chest injuries)

Emergency Response

Paramedics arrived at the scene and provided initial treatment to both injured persons. Due to the severity of injuries and the remote location on the embankment, paramedics relocated the pair to a nearby clearing to facilitate air rescue operations.

Both the man and woman were airlifted by helicopter to separate hospitals — the woman to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the man to Princess Alexandra Hospital — where they were admitted in serious condition.

Investigation

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the quad bike crash to determine how the incident occurred. The investigation is ongoing as emergency services and relevant authorities examine the conditions and factors that led to the fall down the embankment.

Appeal for Information

Any persons with information about the incident or who may have witnessed the quad bike crash are encouraged to contact the relevant local police authority. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and additional information becomes available.