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New detail emerge in search for teens missing on Fraser Coast

Police are continuing their search for two teenagers who fled into bushland after allegedly taking a stolen car on a 25km joyride before crashing it.

Chopper called in search for teens missing after car crash

Police were on Tuesday still searching for two teenagers who allegedly crashed a stolen car near Boonooroo before fleeing into thick bushland.

A Mitsubishi Lancer was stolen around 5.15am from Mary View Drive in Yengarie, 5km west of Maryborough, police said.

It was then driven across the Fraser Coast before colliding with another vehicle on Boonooroo Rd, near Boonooroo Plains, about 6am on Monday.

No-one was hurt in the crash.

Police began searching for the teenagers in nearby bushland with the RACQ LifeFlight helicopter called in to help about 1.30pm, but they could not be located.

The stolen car has been seized by police and investigations are continuing.

Police said there were so serious concerns for the welfare of either of the youths.

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