Teenage girl dies after car hits tree in South Burnett
A teenage girl has died after a car hit a tree in the South Burnett.
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A 16-year-old girl has died after a car struck a tree in the South Burnett.
The crash happened in Hodgleigh, between Kingaroy and Nanango, on Tuesday night and was called in by a member of the public.
About 6.53pm, emergency services were called to Lucas Road, off the D’Aguilar Highway, following reports a Daihatsu Applause had rolled over.
When crews arrived at the location, they found the car had struck a tree.
The driver and only occupant, a 16-year-old female, had suffered “traumatic injuries” and declared dead at the scene.
Police have confirmed the car was not stolen.
Investigations are ongoing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
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