April 10, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 52-year-old man has been charged with drug driving after a truck struck three vehicles at an intersection in Banya, outside Caloundra. The crash critically injured two young sisters, with three-year-old Ineza King later dying from her injuries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 08 January 2026
  • Location: Intersection at Banya (outside Caloundra), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Mitsubishi Fuso truck
  • Three other vehicles struck by the truck (types not specified)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 3-year-old girl, rear passenger, flown to Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane with critical injuries; died about a week later.
  • Injuries:
    • 1-year-old girl, rear passenger, flown to Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane with critical injuries; remains in a critical condition.
    • Five other people, roles not specified, taken to Sunshine Coast hospitals in a stable condition.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency crews responded to the intersection crash scene at Banya, outside a construction site.
  • Two children were flown to Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane; five others were transported to hospital on the Sunshine Coast.
  • Road closures and diversions were not specified.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Police have charged the truck driver with one count of driving a motor vehicle while a relevant drug is present.

  • Charged: One count of driving a motor vehicle while a relevant drug is present.
  • Court: Due to face Caloundra Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 23 April 2026.

Community Impact
The death of three-year-old Ineza King and the critical injuries to her one-year-old sister have prompted an outpouring of grief, with the family and supporters raising funds online and sharing tributes to the child.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is urged to contact police.

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