August 21, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on the D’Aguilar Highway at Nukku in the South Burnett region on the morning of Thursday, August 21, 2025. At approximately 5:50 am, a fuel tanker and a heavy rigid transport truck collided head-on. Both drivers sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the incident. The highway was closed in both directions while emergency crews and investigators attended the crash site.

“The driver of the fuel tanker, a man aged in his 50s, sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 (approximately 5:50 am)
  • Location: D’Aguilar Highway, Nukku, South Burnett Region, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Fuel tanker (driven by a man in his 50s)
  • Heavy rigid transport truck (driven by a man in his 30s)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • Fuel tanker driver, man aged in his 50s, died at the scene.
    • Heavy rigid transport truck driver, man aged in his 30s, died at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No survivors reported with serious injuries.
  • No Injuries:
    • No additional occupants or vehicles involved.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services responded shortly after 5:50 am following reports of a head-on collision.
  • Both drivers were found critically injured and declared deceased at the scene.
  • The D’Aguilar Highway was closed in both directions for recovery operations and investigations.

“Officers from the Toowoomba Forensic Crash Unit are investigating.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances of the head-on collision between the two heavy vehicles.
  • Contributing factors such as road conditions, fatigue, or driver behaviour.
  • Any available dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists in the area at the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The deaths of two professional drivers in this heavy-vehicle collision have deeply impacted the South Burnett community. The incident caused major disruptions on the D’Aguilar Highway and highlights ongoing safety concerns for drivers on Queensland’s regional freight routes.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)