May 26, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on the Burnett Highway near Grosvenor , Queensland, on Monday, May 26, 2025 , at approximately 5:05 pm , resulting in the deaths of three people .

The collision involved a red Ford Laser and a grey Mitsubishi Lancer , which were traveling in opposite directions when they crashed at the intersection of A Creek Road . Upon arrival, emergency services found the Mitsubishi fully engulfed in flames .

The driver of the Ford — a 42-year-old woman from Cracow — was declared deceased at the scene . The two occupants of the Mitsubishi , whose identities have not yet been released, also died and were pronounced dead at the site.

Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam/CCTV footage to come forward.

“Upon arrival, emergency services located the Mitsubishi Lancer fully engulfed in flames.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 (approximately 5:05 pm).
  • Location: Burnett Highway near A Creek Road, Grosvenor, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **red Ford Laser**, driven by a 42-year-old woman from Cracow, who died at the scene.
  • A **grey Mitsubishi Lancer**, carrying two occupants who both died in the collision.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • The 42-year-old female driver of the Ford Laser died at the scene.
    • Both occupants of the Mitsubishi Lancer were also declared deceased at the site of the crash.

Emergency Response

  • Police and fire crews arrived quickly after reports of a serious collision and fire.
  • Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames consuming the Mitsubishi while paramedics assessed all occupants.

“The driver and sole occupant of the Ford… was declared deceased at the scene.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
The Queensland Forensic Crash Unit is investigating:

  • The sequence of events that led to the head-on collision on Burnett Highway.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue, or impairment.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around **5:05 pm on May 26, 2025**.

This tragic incident has prompted an urgent call for information to assist in determining how and why the crash occurred.

Community Impact
This devastating crash has deeply affected the North Burnett community , particularly due to the loss of three lives in a single incident. It serves as a sobering reminder of the life-threatening consequences of regional road crashes , especially those involving high-speed travel and fire risk following impact.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Burnett Highway near A Creek Road around 5:05 pm on May 26, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: