February 28, 2026

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Incident Overview
A teenage girl has suffered critical injuries after a two-vehicle head-on crash in Queensland\u2019s Ipswich region. Police said the girl was driving a Toyota Corolla when it collided with a Mitsubishi Triton near an intersection at Grandchester.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 28 February 2026 (5:47pm)
  • Location: Rosewood Laidley Road near Tommary Road, Grandchester, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Blue Toyota Corolla (driven by a teenage girl from Gatton)
  • Grey Mitsubishi Triton ute (driven by a 38-year-old man from Walloon)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • Teenage girl, Gatton, driver u2014 critical injuries; airlifted to Royal Brisbane and Womenu2019s Hospital in a life-threatening condition.
    • 38-year-old man, Walloon, driver \u2014 not physically injured; declined transport to hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and emergency services attended the crash scene near the intersection with the unsealed Tommary Road.
  • The teenage driver was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Womenu2019s Hospital; the ute driver declined hospital treatment.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed.

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances of the head-on crash on Rosewood Laidley Road at Grandchester.

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

Community Impact
The crash has affected motorists and residents in the rural Grandchester area, with a local teenager left fighting for life.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage from Rosewood Laidley Road near Tommary Road around the time of the collision is urged to contact police.

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