Three teenagers are fighting for life after a car crash in Brisbane's east on Sunday, with a 14-year-old believed to have been behind the wheel of an allegedly stolen car.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Wynnum and Hemmant Tingalpa Roads in Tingalpa about 3.45pm. A 14-year-old was believed to be behind the wheel of an allegedly stolen white Toyota Corolla when it collided with a blue Toyota Corolla before crashing into a power pole. Police said the white Corolla had been stolen from Wynnum earlier on Sunday.
Nine News reported that paramedics treated four patients from the white car. Two teenage girls and a teenage boy were taken to hospital in a critical condition, with grave fears for at least one of the three. A second teenage boy was taken to hospital in a stable condition. The occupants of the blue Corolla were not injured.
A major police investigation is under way. "Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has vision to contact police," they said in a statement.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The crash underscores the community safety risks posed by stolen vehicles, particularly involving young drivers.
- The critical condition of three teenagers highlights the severe human toll of such incidents.
- The 14-year-old driver's age brings the issue of youth crime and road safety into focus.
Background
Stolen vehicle incidents involving young people have been a recurring concern in Queensland. The state government has faced pressure over youth justice and bail laws following several high-profile car thefts and crashes.
What to Watch
- Official updates on the hospitalised teenagers' conditions.
- Police release of witness footage or CCTV.
- Possible legal action, including charges against the 14-year-old driver.
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- SupportedThree teenagers were in a critical condition after a crash involving an allegedly stolen car in Brisbane’s east.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Three teenagers are fighting for their lives and a major police investigation is under way after crash involving an allegedly stolen car in Brisbane’s east on Sunday afternoon.”
- SupportedA 14-year-old was believed to have been driving an allegedly stolen car.The Age - Latest News: “A 14-year-old was believed to be behind the wheel of an allegedly stolen car when it crashed in Brisbane’s east, leaving three teens in a critical condition.”
- SupportedPolice appealed for witnesses and people with vision of the crash to contact them.Brisbane Times - Latest News: ““Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has vision to contact police,” they said in a statement.”
- SupportedPolice said the white Corolla had been stolen from Wynnum earlier on Sunday.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Police reported the white Corolla was stolen earlier on Sunday from Wynnum.”
- SupportedThe crash happened at the intersection of Wynnum and Hemmant Tingalpa Roads in Tingalpa at about 3.45pm.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “the crash at the intersection of Wynnum and Hemmant Tingalpa Roads in Tingalpa about 3.45pm, where a white Toyota Corolla collided with a blue Toyota Corolla before crashing into a power pole.”
- SupportedThe white Toyota Corolla collided with a blue Toyota Corolla and then hit a power pole.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “a white Toyota Corolla collided with a blue Toyota Corolla before crashing into a power pole.”
- SupportedParamedics treated four patients from the white Corolla.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Paramedics treated four patients on scene - the occupants of the white Corolla”
- SupportedTwo teenage girls and a teenage boy were taken to hospital in a critical condition, with grave fears for at least one of them.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “two teenage girls and a teenage boy were taken to hospital in a critical condition, with grave fears for at least one of the three”
- SupportedA second teenage boy was taken to hospital in a stable condition.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “A second teenage boy was taken to hospital in a stable condition.”
- SupportedThe occupants of the blue Corolla were not injured.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The occupants of the blue Corolla were not injured.”
- SupportedA major police investigation was under way.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Three teenagers are fighting for their lives and a major police investigation is under way after crash involving an allegedly stolen car in Brisbane’s east on Sunday afternoon.”