Fatal crash south of Brisbane splits car, leaves driver injured
A passenger has died and the driver was hospitalised following a serious collision with a telegraph pole on The Aspect, Buchan, south of Brisbane, last night.
A man in his 20s has died after a car crash near Buchan, south of Brisbane, late Sunday evening. Emergency services were called to The Aspect around 8:30pm after reports the vehicle left the road and struck a telegraph pole.
The impact reportedly split the car in two. A passenger, believed to be aged in his 20s, was killed at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was transported to hospital for treatment; their condition is currently unknown.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred as part of a night with three fatal incidents across Queensland. Further details will be released pending notification of family.
Key questions
- Where did the crash happen?
- The crash occurred on The Aspect, near Buchan, south of Brisbane.
- What was the condition of the driver?
- The driver was transported to hospital for treatment, but their current condition is unknown.
- How many fatal crashes were there in Queensland last night?
- There were three reported fatal crashes in Queensland overnight.