April 24, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious two-vehicle crash occurred on Cedars Road , near the approach to the Burnett River Bridge in South Kolan , Queensland, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 , at approximately 5:50 pm . The collision involved a Holden Rodeo Ute and a Nissan Dualis , resulting in injuries to all occupants of both vehicles.

The driver of the Nissan Dualis, a 54-year-old woman from McIlwraith , sustained serious injuries , while the driver of the Holden Rodeo and his three passengers suffered minor injuries . All five individuals were transported to Bundaberg Base Hospital for treatment.

Queensland Police Service (QPS) is investigating the crash and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist with inquiries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (approximately 5:50 pm).
  • Location: Cedars Road, South Kolan, on the approach to the Burnett River Bridge.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **Holden Rodeo Ute** driven by a 26-year-old man from Pialba, carrying three passengers.
  • A **Nissan Dualis** driven by a 54-year-old woman from McIlwraith (sole occupant).

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Serious Injuries:
    • The driver of the Nissan Dualis (54-year-old woman) sustained serious injuries.
  • Minor Injuries:
    • The driver of the Holden Rodeo (26-year-old man) and three passengers:
      • A 17-year-old man from Urangan.
      • A 27-year-old man from Urraween.
      • A 26-year-old man from Cannonvale.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services responded promptly to the scene following reports of the crash at approximately 5:50 pm.
  • All five occupants from the two vehicles were transported to Bundaberg Base Hospital for medical treatment.

Police Investigation
The Queensland Police Service is conducting an investigation into the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the Holden Rodeo and the Nissan Dualis.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speeding, distraction, fatigue, or other driver behaviors contributing to the crash.

Authorities are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam/CCTV footage to assist with inquiries.

“Anyone with dashcam footage in the area at the time, or with information, is urged to contact police.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Appeal for Information
The community is urged to assist authorities by providing any information that could help determine the cause of the crash:

Community Impact
This crash highlights the importance of road safety, particularly in areas with challenging road conditions like those near the Burnett River Bridge. The involvement of multiple passengers underscores the need for vigilance and adherence to safe driving practices to prevent similar incidents.