On September 27, 2024, at approximately 1:15 PM, a serious car accident occurred in Auchenflower. The incident took place on Vincent Street when a car collided with a pole, resulting in injuries to four children.
Paramedics responded to the scene and found two primary school-aged boys with life-threatening injuries. One boy suffered abdominal injuries, while the other sustained head injuries. Both were immediately transported to Queensland Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
Two other boys involved in the crash were also taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital. Their injuries were reported as minor, though the full extent of their conditions is not yet known.
A Queensland Ambulance Services spokesperson reported that paramedics treated a man at the scene for injuries. However, the man declined further medical care and was not transported to the hospital. The extent of his involvement in the crash remains unclear.
Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident. No further details about the cause of the crash or the identities of those involved have been released at this time.
Published 27-September-2024