18-year-old woman dies after three vehicle crash at Benobble, near Canungra
A YOUNG woman has tragically died after a horrific three vehicle crash in the city’s hinterland.
Transport
Don't miss out on the headlines from Transport. Followed categories will be added to My News.
A YOUNG woman has tragically died after a horrific three vehicle crash in the city’s hinterland yesterday.
Police are investigating the fatal crash which occurred at Benobble, near Canungra at around 3.50pm.
Preliminary information suggests a hatchback was travelling northbound along Beaudesert-Nerang Road when it collided with a ute heading in the opposite direction.
Mum’s heartbreak: ‘We will never know happiness again’
We cannot keep accepting our horror road toll
Why men are dying in droves on our roads
A station wagon that was also travelling northbound then collided with the hatchback as it spun out from the initial crash.
The driver of the hatchback, an 18-year-old Beaudesert woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the ute, a 49-year-old man and his 15-year-old female passenger escaped with minor injuries.
The 30-year-old female driver of the station wagon also suffered minor injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
War veteran’s ‘stupid’ reason for pointing laser at police helicopter
A Gold Coast war veteran has offered up a confronting excuse for why he pointed a laser at a police helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and crew. Read what he said.
Revealed: When night and weekend light rail works begin
Work on the Broadbeach to Burleigh light-rail extension will be ramped up, with builders now set to work weekends and nights to keep the project on-track. ALL THE DETAILS