January 20, 2026

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Incident Overview
Three people have died following a late-night traffic crash near Kingaroy in Queensland’s South Burnett region. Police say two utility vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway at Taabinga on Monday night, with one vehicle catching fire. The driver of one utility and two occupants of the other vehicle were declared deceased at the scene. A teenage girl was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 19 January 2026 (shortly after 10:00pm)
  • Location: Bunya Highway near the intersection of Stuart Valley Drive and Toomeys Road, Taabinga (near Kingaroy), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Dodge Ram utility — caught fire following the collision
  • Ford Ranger utility

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Male driver — Dodge Ram utility; sole occupant; died at the scene.
    • 44-year-old woman — Ford Ranger driver; died at the scene.
    • 12-year-old girl — Ford Ranger passenger; died at the scene.
  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • 13-year-old girl — Ford Ranger passenger; transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a serious but stable condition and later airlifted to Queensland Children’s Hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services attended the Bunya Highway following reports of the collision.
  • The Dodge Ram utility caught fire after the crash.
  • The highway was closed with diversions put in place while forensic investigations were conducted.

Police Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.

  • Investigators are examining how the two utilities collided at the highway intersection.
  • Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling in the area at the time to come forward.

Community Impact
The triple fatality has had a significant impact on the Taabinga and Kingaroy communities. The Bunya Highway remained closed for several hours overnight, causing disruption to regional traffic while investigations were completed.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who may have been travelling along the Bunya Highway around the time of the crash, or who has relevant information, to contact authorities.

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