Girl, 12, dies in fatal e-scooter and car crash on regional street in Laidley
A 12-year-old girl riding an e-scooter has died after crashing into a car on a regional street.
A 12-year-old girl has died after an e-scooter and car crashed on a regional street in Queensland’s south.
Police believe the girl, who was riding an e-scooter, and a vehicle were travelling south on Vaux St in Laidley about 3pm Saturday when the young girl fell into the path of a grey Holden Barina.
The rider of the e-scooter, a 12-year-old Laidley girl, was declared dead at the scene.
“The driver and passenger of the vehicle were not physically injured,” a police statement read.
A crime scene has been established by the Forensic Crime Unit, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage has been urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
$25m vow to help kids learn a second language
The funding will help more than 90,000 students learn or maintain a second language as Labor moves to shore up support in key multicultural electorates.
‘Exploding’: Teen’s lightning strike horror
A teenager has recalled the horror moment she felt everything was “exploding” after almost being struck by lightning during a bout of wild weather.