February 10, 2026

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Incident Overview
Three people have died and two others were left in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash on Waterford Tamborine Road at Yarrabilba, south of Brisbane. Police said a station wagon carrying five people, including a two-year-old girl, collided with a ute driven by a teenager, before the ute caught fire.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 08 February 2026 (4:30 PM)
  • Location: Waterford Tamborine Road, Yarrabilba, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Station wagon carrying five occupants, including a two-year-old child
  • Ute driven by an 18-year-old man; the vehicle caught fire after the collision

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 18-year-old man from Marsden, driver of the ute; died at the scene
    • 65-year-old man from Stafford Heights, driver of the station wagon; died at the scene
    • 33-year-old woman from Kedron, passenger in the station wagon; died at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • 65-year-old woman from Stafford Heights, passenger in the station wagon; critically injured and taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital
    • 36-year-old man from Kedron, passenger in the station wagon; critically injured and taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital
    • Two-year-old girl, passenger in the station wagon; taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the crash scene after reports of a serious two-vehicle collision and vehicle fire.
  • Two critically injured adults were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, while the two-year-old was taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital.
  • Road closure and diversion details were not provided.

Police Investigation
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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

Community Impact
The deaths and critical injuries have affected families across Brisbane suburbs, with the incident involving multiple generations including a young child.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from Waterford Tamborine Road around the time of the collision to come forward.

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