UPDATE: A tragic single-vehicle crash in Sandy Creek, Queensland, has left a 35-year-old woman dead and two young girls hospitalized. The incident occurred on Monday, October 23, 2023, at approximately 4:50 PM, when emergency services responded to reports of a white Toyota Landcruiser crashing into a tree on Sandy Creek Rd.
The driver, a local woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. In a harrowing aftermath, a two-year-old girl suffered minor injuries, while a six-year-old girl sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Both children were swiftly transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for urgent medical care.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage related to the incident to come forward and assist the investigation led by the Forensic Crash Unit. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, prompting a call for community support in gathering any relevant evidence.
As the community grapples with this devastating news, the tragic loss of life and impact on the young victims highlight the urgent need for road safety awareness.
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