May 29, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious crash occurred outside Heatley Secondary College in the Townsville suburb of Heatley , Queensland, on Thursday, May 29, 2025 , at approximately 11:00 am , leaving two girls injured and prompting a police investigation into an alleged stolen vehicle .

The vehicle involved — a Toyota Camry — reportedly crashed into the school’s fence , ejecting one of the passengers. The 12-year-old girls sustained leg and pelvic injuries and head wounds , respectively. Both were taken to Townsville University Hospital in stable condition . No students or staff inside the school grounds were hurt during the incident.

Police believe five people were in the car at the time of the crash. Three occupants fled the scene before emergency services arrived and remain wanted for questioning.

Authorities are treating the crash as a stolen vehicle incident , and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist their investigation.

“We came and checked it out after we seen all the ambulances and stuff… and it was just this big mess and there was stuff everywhere.”
— Witness account

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 (approximately 11:00 am).
  • Location: Outside Heatley Secondary College, Heatley, Townsville, Queensland.

Vehicle Involved

  • A **Toyota Camry**, believed to have been stolen, which collided with the school fence and left two teenage girls injured.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Serious Injuries:
    • A 12-year-old girl suffered leg and pelvic injuries.
    • Another 12-year-old girl sustained head wounds.
    • Both were transported to hospital in stable condition.
  • No Injuries:
    • No injuries were reported among school students or staff.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics treated both injured girls at the scene before transporting them to hospital for further evaluation.
  • Police cordoned off the area and launched an immediate search for the three people who fled the crash site.

“The pair were taken to Townsville University Hospital in a stable condition.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are investigating:

  • Whether the Toyota Camry had been stolen prior to the crash.
  • The circumstances surrounding the five occupants and why three fled the scene.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from **Heatley Secondary College** or nearby properties around **11:00 am on May 29, 2025**.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details through Policelink.

Community Impact
This incident has raised serious concerns about youth road safety , particularly regarding the use of stolen vehicles by young drivers and the risks posed to public spaces such as schools. While no students or staff were struck, the proximity of the crash to school grounds has sparked discussions about vehicle access and safety measures near educational institutions.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Heatley Secondary College area around 11:00 am on May 29, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: