April 12, 2026

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Incident Overview
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a serious three-vehicle crash at Mount Tambourine involving a motorcycle and two cars. Police allege a car travelling east on Tamborine Mountain Road collided with a motorcycle and a car travelling in the opposite direction.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026 (10:38 AM)
  • Location: Tamborine Mountain Road, Mount Tambourine, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Motorcycle (rider involved)
  • Car travelling east on Tamborine Mountain Road
  • Car travelling in the opposite direction

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Nil reported.
  • Injuries:
    • Motorcyclist (age not stated) — transported to hospital; condition not specified.
    • Two drivers (ages not stated) — transported to hospital; condition not specified.
    • Three passengers (ages not stated) — transported to hospital; condition not specified.
    • Two people (identities not stated) — in a critical condition.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland emergency services attended and all involved parties were taken to hospital.
  • The motorcyclist, both drivers and three passengers were transported to hospital, with two people reported to be in a critical condition.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed by police.

Police Investigation
Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances leading up to the crash. Police have asked anyone with relevant information or footage to come forward.

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

Community Impact
The crash has affected traffic on Tamborine Mountain Road and prompted an appeal for information from the Mount Tambourine community and passing motorists.

Appeal for Information
Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam/CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash to contact police. Quote reference number QP2600709859.

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