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Crash, Lawnton: The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious crash which occurred on Gympie Road at Lawnton last night. It is believed a vehicle travelling southbound on Gympie Road has lost control just after crossing the Pine River Bridge. The vehicle slid across the median strip, collided with a steel light pole, and continued to slide onto the northbound lanes before connecting with a another vehicle. The northbound lanes of Gympie Road were completely blocked as a result of the crash. The 18-year-old male driver and the front passenger of the first vehicle were seriously injured and a rear passenger, a 16-year-old boy, suffered minor injuries. The 27-year-old female driver of the second vehicle escaped with only minor injuries. All four people were transported to the RBH.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Drink drive charge, Bowen Hills: A 68-year-old man has been charged with driving under the influence after allegedly blowing 0.297% following a minor single vehicle crash on Abbotsford Road at Bowen Hills about 3.45pm yesterday. A 53-year-old female passenger sustained a minor head injury and the male driver was uninjured. The man was also charged with unlicensed driving and is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 31.
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