April 7, 2025

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Incident Overview
A tragic collision in Caboolture , north of Brisbane, has claimed the lives of two women and left a baby boy and two others with critical injuries. The crash occurred at approximately 6:41 pm on Sunday, April 6, 2025 , at the intersection of King Street and Bellemere Road . A car carrying three women and a baby collided with a delivery truck, resulting in catastrophic injuries.

Details of the Crash

  • Crash Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025 (6:41 pm).
  • Location: Intersection of King Street and Bellemere Road, Caboolture, Queensland.
  • Vehicles Involved: A car and a delivery truck.
  • Occupants:
    • Three women (two in their 30s, one in her 20s) and a baby boy in the car.
    • A 42-year-old male truck driver from Caboolture.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities: Two women in their 30s, pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Critical Injuries:
    • A woman in her 20s, rescued from the wreckage and taken to **Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital**.
    • A baby boy, transported to **Queensland Children’s Hospital** with life-threatening head injuries.
  • Other Injuries:
    • The 42-year-old truck driver was uninjured but taken to the hospital as a precaution.
    • A bystander was hospitalized at **Caboolture Hospital** for emotional distress.

Emergency Response
Emergency services, including firefighters and paramedics, worked to extricate the trapped woman from the car. The intersection was closed for several hours, causing traffic delays, but reopened by Monday morning .

Community Impact
The crash has deeply affected the Caboolture community, particularly due to the involvement of a critically injured baby and the loss of two lives. Local residents have expressed grief and concern over road safety at the busy intersection.

Police Investigation
The Queensland Police are investigating the crash, focusing on:

  • The actions of both drivers leading up to the collision.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the intersection.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, or impairment.

Appeal for Information
Authorities urge witnesses or anyone with dashcam/CCTV footage from the King Street and Bellemere Road intersection around 6:41 pm on April 6 to contact police.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact: