Man critically injured following Queensland vehicle and pedestrian incident
A man has sustained critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Childers, Queensland. Police have taken another man into custody in connection with the incident, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities have established three crime scenes and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
- ▪The incident took place around 2:30pm on Lord Street.
- ▪Emergency services treated one man for minor injuries and another for life-threatening injuries.
- ▪Police have declared three crime scenes at White Bridge Road, North Street, and Lord and Crescent Street.
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Man critically injured following Queensland vehicle and pedestrian incidentJBy James C TaylorABC Wide BayTopic:PoliceWed 27 May 2026 at 6:02pmWed 27 May 2026 at 6:02pmWed 27 May 2026 at 6:02pmIn short:Police have declared three crime scenes in Childers, 300km north of Brisbane.A man was found with critical injuries and another has been taken into police custody.What's next?Police are investigating and say there is no threat to the public.abc.net.au/news/man-critically-injured-following-queensland-incident/106729408Link copiedShareShare articleA man has been left critically injured in the Queensland town of Childers, about 300 kilometres north of Brisbane, after a vehicle struck a man on Wednesday afternoon.A police spokesperson said emergency services were first called to a scene at Lord…
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