A devastating traffic collision in Taabinga, near Kingaroy, resulted in the deaths of three people on the evening of January 19, 2026. Queensland Police are currently investigating the fatal incident which involved a fiery crash between two vehicles on the Bunya Highway. According to preliminary reports from the Queensland Police Service (QPS), the accident occurred shortly after 10 PM near the intersection of Stuart Valley Drive and Toomeys Road. A Dodge Ram utility, driven by a male who was the sole occupant, collided with a Ford Ranger utility. The impact caused the Dodge Ram to catch fire, leading to the driver’s immediate death at the scene. The Ford Ranger was occupied by a 44-year-old woman and two young girls, aged 12 and 13. The female driver and the 12-year-old passenger succumbed to their injuries, while the 13-year-old was seriously injured and initially taken to Kingaroy Hospital. She was later airlifted to Queensland Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The Bunya Highway was closed for several hours as forensic crash officers and emergency services attended the scene. Authorities have set up diversions and are urging anyone with information about the crash, especially those who were in the vicinity at the time, to come forward. This tragic event underscores the Queensland Police Service’s ongoing commitment to road safety and the enforcement of the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviors: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction. Road users are reminded of their responsibility in preventing such deadly incidents by adhering to traffic laws and practicing safe driving habits. Post navigation Mooloolaba Boat Theft Update