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Two boys killed after 4WD rolls

Two boys have died and another two were seriously injured after a 4WD they were travelling in hit a ditch and rolled.

Two boys have died in a 4WD crash at Mount Abundance, west of Roma. Picture: Google Maps
Two boys have died in a 4WD crash at Mount Abundance, west of Roma. Picture: Google Maps

TWO boys have died after the 4WD they were travelling in rolled near Roma on Sunday.

Emergency services were called to a private residence at Binya Lane in Mount Abundance around 11.50am after a Toyota LandCruiser hit a ditch along a dirt track and rolled.

Two boys, aged 16 and 10, died at the scene.

The 16-year-old who tragically died has since been identified as Brisbane Churchie Grammar student Archie Gouldson.

Two other 16-year-old boys – the driver of the vehicle and another passenger – were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations continue.

Originally published as Two boys killed after 4WD rolls

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