Teen behind wheel of car that triggered four-car smash
A 14-year-old boy was driving the vehicle involved in a four-car collision near Hervey Bay, Queensland, which resulted in ten people being injured. Police confirmed the teenager was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. The incident occurred on May 1, 2026, and is under investigation.
- ▪A 14-year-old boy was driving the car that caused a four-car crash near Hervey Bay.
- ▪Ten people were injured in the collision.
- ▪The crash occurred in Queensland on May 1, 2026.
- ▪Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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