April 10, 2026

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Incident Overview
Police are appealing for information after a single-vehicle rollover on the Barkly Highway north of Mount Isa on 9 April. Investigators allege a blue Nissan Navara travelling southbound between Camooweal and Mount Isa left the roadway and rolled after the driver lost control.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026 (5:30pm)
  • Location: Barkly Highway (between Camooweal and Mount Isa), north of Mount Isa, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Blue Nissan Navara utility, travelling southbound on the Barkly Highway before rolling

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • 47-year-old Mount Isa man, passenger — significant injuries; transported to hospital in a critical but stable condition
    • 30-year-old Mornington woman, driver — serious injuries; transported to hospital
    • 50-year-old Murray Downs woman, passenger — minor injuries
    • 32-year-old Pioneer woman, passenger — minor injuries

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene following reports of the rollover on the Barkly Highway.
  • Two people with serious injuries were transported to hospital, including a passenger in a critical but stable condition.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed.

Police Investigation
Initial investigations indicate the driver lost control while travelling southbound before the vehicle rolled. Police are continuing inquiries and reviewing available information, including potential dashcam and CCTV footage.

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

Community Impact
The crash has prompted a call for assistance from people travelling the Barkly Highway corridor between Camooweal and Mount Isa, a key route for regional motorists.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who was in the area, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage from the Barkly Highway leading up to the crash, to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600693331.

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