Queensland Police Forensic Crash officers are investigating the cause of a traffic crash which left three people dead near Taabinga – about two hours west of Noosa last night, 19 January.
Initial investigations indicate a Dodge Ram utility collided with a Ford Ranger utility on Bunya Highway, Taabinga near the intersection of Stuart Valley Drive and Toomeys Road shortly after 10pm.
The Dodge Ram caught fire as a result of the collision.
The male driver and sole occupant of the Ram died at the scene.
The 44-year-old female driver of the Ranger and one of the passengers, a 12-year-old girl, were also killed.
A 13-year-old girl, also travelling in the Ranger, was taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a serious but stable condition and was later airlifted to Queensland Children’s Hospital.
The Highway remains closed with diversions in place while investigations at the scene are completed.
No further information is available at this time.
Anyone who may have been travelling in the area around the time of the crash and may have information is urged to contact police.
