May 27, 2025

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Incident Overview
A deadly head-on collision occurred on the Burnett Highway near Grosvenor , west of Bundaberg , Queensland, on Monday, May 26, 2025 , at approximately 5:05 pm , resulting in the deaths of three people .

The crash involved a red Ford Laser and a grey Mitsubishi Lancer traveling in opposite directions when they collided. Emergency services arrived to find the Mitsubishi fully engulfed in flames , with both occupants pronounced deceased at the scene . The driver of the Ford , a 42-year-old woman from Cracow , also died despite resuscitation efforts.

This tragic incident follows another fatal crash earlier the same day in the Sunshine Coast hinterland , where two people were killed after a vehicle struck a tree. A third person — a 61-year-old man — was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries and later arrested as part of a homicide investigation.

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

“By the time emergency services arrived, the car was already fully engulfed in flames.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 (approximately 5:05 pm).
  • Location: Burnett Highway, Grosvenor, Queensland — west of Bundaberg.

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 after the vehicle caught fire post-impact.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • The 42-year-old female driver of the Ford Laser died at the site of impact.
    • Both occupants of the Mitsubishi Lancer were found dead at the scene, with the car consumed by fire.

Emergency Response

  • Fire crews attended to extinguish the burning Mitsubishi upon arrival.
  • Paramedics assessed all victims and confirmed that all three had died before medical treatment could be administered.

“The Ford driver… was treated for life-threatening injuries but also died before she could be taken to hospital.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
The Queensland Forensic Crash Unit is investigating:

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

Anyone with relevant information or video evidence is urged to contact police.

Community Impact
This devastating crash has deeply affected the local community, particularly given the loss of three lives and the intensity of the collision. It highlights the ongoing risks associated with head-on crashes on regional highways and reinforces the importance of road safety awareness in rural areas.

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