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Fatal Dysart crash claims life of young girl

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What’s Happening?

Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Golden Mile Road in Dysart on 27 September. Emergency services attended after the vehicle left the road and rolled.

A one-year-old girl was declared deceased at the scene.

Why It Matters

The crash also left another young child seriously injured, while the driver sustained minor injuries.

The Forensic Crash Unit is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Local Impact

The crash occurred on Golden Mile Road in Dysart, within the Mackay region.

Police are asking anyone who may have information about the crash to contact them. They are particularly seeking dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation.

By The Numbers

  • Emergency services were called to Golden Mile Road at 9.05am on 27 September after the vehicle rolled.
  • A five-month-old boy sustained serious injuries in the crash.
  • The driver, a 22-year-old Moranbah woman, sustained minor injuries.

Zoom In

The single vehicle left Golden Mile Road before rolling.

A one-year-old girl was declared deceased at the scene, while a five-month-old boy sustained serious injuries.

The 22-year-old Moranbah woman who was driving the vehicle sustained minor injuries.

Zoom Out

The Forensic Crash Unit is responsible for investigating serious and fatal traffic crashes.

Police have not released further details about the circumstances that caused the vehicle to leave the road.

What To Look For Next?

The investigation will continue as police seek information and footage connected to the crash.

Anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage has been asked to come forward.

Source: Queensland Police Service QP2601914418

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