February 10, 2026

Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, busses, cyclists and trams throughout Australia to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for drivers, riders, passengers, pedestrians. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of road accident compensation claims.

Incident Overview
Three people died and three others, including a two-year-old child, were injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash at Yarrabilba, south of Brisbane. Police said a ute and a station wagon collided, rolled over, and the ute caught fire.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026 (about 4:30pm)
  • Location: Waterford Tamborine Road, Yarrabilba, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Utility (ute) that rolled over and caught fire after the collision
  • Station wagon that rolled over following the collision

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 18-year-old man, ute driver, died at the scene
    • 65-year-old man, station wagon driver, died at the scene
    • 33-year-old woman, station wagon occupant, died at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • 65-year-old woman, station wagon passenger, taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition
    • 36-year-old man, station wagon passenger, taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition
    • Two-year-old girl, station wagon passenger, taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to the crash site after reports two vehicles had collided.
  • Three station wagon passengers were transported to hospital, including two in critical condition and a child in a serious but stable condition.
  • Traffic impacts were not detailed by authorities in the available information.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash, including how the two vehicles came to collide and roll over.

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

Community Impact
The deaths and serious injuries have affected the Yarrabilba community, with the incident involving multiple victims from the same vehicle and a young child among those injured.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with relevant information or dash-cam footage from Waterford Tamborine Road around the time of the crash to come forward.

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