August 10, 2025

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Incident Overview
A high-impact three-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Teviot Road and Cusack Lane in South Maclean, Queensland, leaving one woman with life-threatening injuries and eight others with minor injuries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 9 August 2025
  • Crash Time: Approximately 8:00pm
  • Location: Intersection of Teviot Road and Cusack Lane, South Maclean, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • White Ford Falcon
  • Grey Hyundai i30
  • Silver Mazda 2

Injuries / Fatalities

  • Life-Threatening Injuries: Female driver of the Hyundai i30, aged in her 20s, transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital
  • Minor Injuries: Passenger of the Hyundai i30, five occupants of the Ford Falcon, and two occupants of the Mazda 2

Crash Description
Initial investigations indicate the Ford Falcon was travelling south on Teviot Road when it entered the intersection, colliding with a Hyundai i30 turning right into Cusack Lane and a Mazda 2 travelling north on Teviot Road. The Hyundai driver suffered life-threatening injuries, while all other occupants involved sustained minor injuries.

Road and Traffic Impacts
The intersection was closed for an extended period while emergency services provided care and the Forensic Crash Unit examined the scene.

Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating, with early enquiries focusing on whether speed was a contributing factor.

Witnesses / Appeals
Police are urging anyone with relevant information or dashcam/CCTV footage of the moments leading up to the crash to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.

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