July 17, 2025

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Incident Overview
A three-vehicle crash in Larapinta has left two people seriously injured and two others hospitalised with minor injuries. The incident occurred around 12:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, on Johnson Road. Police believe a white Kia Seltos lost control and collided with a white Renault van and a MG ZST travelling eastbound toward Browns Plains. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (approximately 12:00 pm)
  • Location: Johnson Road, Larapinta, Queensland (near Browns Plains corridor)

Vehicles Involved

  • White Kia Seltos – lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic
  • White Renault van – travelling eastbound; impacted in the crash
  • MG ZST – also travelling eastbound; impacted in the crash

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities have been reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 77-year-old female driver of the Kia Seltos and her 76-year-old male passenger, both from Forest Lakes, were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in serious condition.
  • Other Injuries:
    • The 25-year-old female driver of the MG ZST (from Greenbank) and the 25-year-old male driver of the Renault van (from Forest Lakes) sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital as a precaution.

Emergency Response
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene. Paramedics treated multiple patients and transported all four to hospital. Johnson Road was partially closed for crash scene management and forensic assessment.

Investigation
Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation. Key focus areas include:

  • Why the Kia Seltos lost control and veered into oncoming traffic
  • Road conditions and driver awareness at the time
  • Potential mechanical faults or medical episodes

The case has been logged under reference number QP2501244574.

Community Impact
This crash has raised concern among locals using Johnson Road, a known connector route for southside traffic. The serious injuries to older occupants of the Kia have drawn attention to risks posed by vehicle control loss on high-volume corridors.

Witnesses/Appeals
Police are urging any motorists or nearby residents with dashcam or CCTV footage from Johnson Road around 11:45 am – 12:15 pm on July 16, 2025, to contact: