Two Injured as Car Crashes into Cafe in Toowong – January 8, 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Sherwood Street and Jephson Street in Toowong, Brisbane. Following the initial crash, one vehicle veered off the road and collided with a nearby cafe.

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 4:00 pm. Both injured drivers were assessed and transported to hospital in stable condition, and no pedestrians or cafe patrons were harmed.

Location and Time

The collision occurred near the intersection of Sherwood Street and Jephson Street in Toowong, Brisbane, at approximately 4:00 pm on Wednesday afternoon. This is a busy area with a mix of residential and commercial properties.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: not specified in report
• Driver: sole occupant, sustained injuries

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: not specified in report
• Driver: sole occupant, sustained injuries
• Outcome: veered off road and collided with cafe

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• Driver of Vehicle 1 (transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, stable condition)
• Driver of Vehicle 2 (transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, stable condition)

Community Impact

The incident caused temporary disruption to traffic in the Toowong area while emergency services attended the scene. Roads were partially blocked during the response and have since been cleared and reopened. The cafe struck by one of the vehicles sustained damage from the collision.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police, paramedics, and fire crews attended the scene promptly at approximately 4:00 pm. Both injured drivers were assessed and treated at the scene before being transported by ambulance to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in stable condition. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. The specific details of how the crash occurred are still under investigation, and police are examining the contributing factors to the incident.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the collision near Sherwood Street and Jephson Street in Toowong to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.