May 7, 2025

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Incident Overview
A tragic single-vehicle crash on Chinchilla Wondai Road at Chances Plain , east of Chinchilla , Queensland, on Thursday, May 7, 2025 , at approximately 4:10 pm , has claimed two lives and left a child critically injured.

The crash involved a grey Mitsubishi Pajero that struck a tree. The driver, a 30-year-old woman from Elimbah , died at the scene, while two young passengers—a 7-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl —were airlifted to Chinchilla Hospital . The boy succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival, and the girl remains in serious but stable condition .

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with relevant information or video footage to come forward.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, May 7, 2025 (approximately 4:10 pm).
  • Location: Chinchilla Wondai Road, Chances Plain, east of Chinchilla, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **grey Mitsubishi Pajero** driven by the deceased 30-year-old woman.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • The driver, a 30-year-old woman from Elimbah, died at the scene.
    • A 7-year-old boy airlifted to Chinchilla Hospital later succumbed to his injuries.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • A 9-year-old girl remains in serious but stable condition at Chinchilla Hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene promptly after the crash was reported.
  • The 7-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl were airlifted to Chinchilla Hospital for urgent medical treatment.

“The 9-year-old girl remains in a serious but stable condition.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the vehicle striking a tree.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue, or mechanical failure contributing to the crash.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or video footage to assist with inquiries.

“The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the incident.”
— Queensland Police Service update

Appeal for Information
The community is urged to assist authorities by providing any information that could help determine the cause of the crash:

Community Impact
This devastating crash has deeply affected the Chinchilla community , particularly given the loss of two lives and the critical injuries sustained by a child. The incident underscores the importance of avoiding the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviors : speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction, which are major contributors to serious crashes.