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15-year-old boy dies in hospital after Caboolture traffic crash

A 15-year-old e-scooter rider has died in hospital days after he collided with a truck north of Brisbane.

The e-scooter rider died in Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
The e-scooter rider died in Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

A 15-year-old e-scooter rider has died in hospital days after he collided with a truck north of Brisbane.

The boy sustained life-threatening injuries when he collided with a Hino 300 truck at the intersection of George St and Mill Rd, Caboolture, about 7.20pm last Friday.

He was rushed to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Police reported on Wednesday night he had since died.

The occupants of the truck were assessed by paramedics but were not physically injured.

Investigations were ongoing, with the police Forensic Crash Unit urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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