Police capture suspected car thieves after crash on Queens Rd, Hermit Park

Four juveniles who fled the scene of a crash involving an allegedly stolen car have been captured by police. Find out what happened.

An allegedly stolen vehicle crashed into another vehicle at Queens Rd, Hermit Park. Picture: Supplied.

Police have captured the young occupants of an allegedly stolen car after it crashed into another vehicle in Hermit Park on Monday afternoon.

A Queensland Police spokeswoman said emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on Queens Rd, in front of Bicentennial Park, which was reported at 1.45pm.

Initial investigations indicated that a Kia Cerato hatchback crashed into another vehicle at the Hughes St and Queens Rd intersection.

Allegedly stolen vehicle involved in a two vehicle crash at Queens Rd, Hermit Park. Picture: Supplied.

Debris on the road after a two vehicle crash at Queens Rd, Hermit Park. Picture: Supplied.

“Four juveniles travelling in one of the cars fled the scene but were taken into custody a short time later,” the spokeswoman said.

“The youths involved in the crash have been taken to Townsville Hospital as a precaution.”

Multiple police vehicles, an ambulance, and debris on the road were witnessed in dashcam footage shared from the scene.

Queensland Ambulance spokesman said a pre-teen male was taken to hospital with unknown injuries.

Originally published as Police capture suspected car thieves after crash on Queens Rd, Hermit Park