April 7, 2026

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Incident Overview
Two people have died following a single-vehicle crash in Wishart, where a car left the roadway and struck a power pole. Police said the driver and passenger, both from Wellington Point, later died in hospital.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 2 April 2026 (8.47am)
  • Location: Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road, Wishart, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Car travelling west on Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road that left the roadway and hit a power pole

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 86-year-old woman from Wellington Point (driver), transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital; died on Sunday afternoon, 6 April 2026
    • 83-year-old man from Wellington Point (passenger), transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital; died on Saturday, 4 April 2026
  • Injuries:
    • None reported

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended after the car left the roadway and struck a power pole.
  • The driver and passenger were transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed by police.

Police Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the crash.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Community Impact
The deaths have added to road trauma in Brisbane’s south-east, with police confirming both occupants later died from their injuries.

Appeal for Information
Police have asked anyone with information about the crash to come forward and quote reference number QP2600643967.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.