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Fatal Crash Near Marian Claims 24-Year-Old Life
A 24-year-old Marian man has died and a 44-year-old Eton man remains in critical condition following a late-night crash in the Pioneer Valley. Police were called to Marian Eton Road around 11.30 pm on 1 April after a Toyota Landcruiser reportedly left the roadway, rolled, and struck a power pole. The driver suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit are ongoing, and police are urging anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage relevant to the incident to come forward.
Serious E-Bike Crash Under Investigation In Andergrove
Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle crash that left an Andergrove man with life-threatening injuries earlier this week. Emergency services were called to Celeber Drive in Andergrove about 4.20pm on April 6 following reports a rider had fallen from an electric bike. Initial information indicates the 56-year-old Andergrove man was travelling south-west along Celeber Drive when he fell from the device. The rider sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Mackay Base Hospital in a critical condition. He was later airlifted to Townsville University Hospital for further treatment. Investigations are still ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police.
Photo source: Queensland Police Service
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