Three Children Injured, One Seriously, in Warrego Hwy Crash in Haigslea

What happened

Incident Overview

On Tuesday, 28 May 2024, a serious two-vehicle collision occurred on the Warrego Highway in Haigslea, west of Brisbane, Queensland, resulting in injuries to three children and one adult. One child was trapped in the wreckage and sustained serious injuries requiring hospital treatment.

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 7:57am local time. Queensland Police, Queensland Ambulance Service, and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services responded to the incident and managed the scene.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Warrego Highway in Haigslea, west of Brisbane, at approximately 7:57am on Tuesday, 28 May 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Car
• Occupants: Three children and one adult

Vehicle 2

• Type: Car

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• Toddler (serious condition with significant leg injuries, transported to Queensland Children’s Hospital)
• Child (stable condition with minor injuries, transported to Queensland Children’s Hospital)
• Child (stable condition with minor injuries, transported to Queensland Children’s Hospital)
• Woman in her 30s (stable condition with chest, shoulder, and knee injuries, transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital)

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, and Queensland Police attended the scene. Four patients were transported to hospital: three children were taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital, and one adult was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. One person was initially trapped in the wreckage and required emergency extraction.

Investigation

Queensland Police are leading investigations into the cause of the collision. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the two-vehicle crash on the Warrego Highway.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the collision to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.