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Four teenagers hurt in east Brisbane crash, three critically injured
Four teenagers were injured when a white Toyota Corolla, allegedly stolen, crashed into another car and a power pole in Tingalpa, east Brisbane, on Sunday afternoon. Three were reported to have life-threatening injuries, while the fourth was in stable condition.
Police said the Corolla was driven by a 14-year-old and had allegedly been taken from a gym in Wynnum; it was reportedly seen driving erratically before the collision. All four teenagers were taken to hospital, while two adults in the other car were treated at the scene. The crash cut power to more than 1,200 properties across four nearby areas.
In short
- Three teenagers were critically injured in the Tingalpa crash.
- The Corolla was reported stolen and allegedly driven by a 14-year-old.
- More than 1,200 properties lost power.
Explained simply
Tingalpa is a suburb in Brisbane’s east, near Wynnum, where the car was allegedly taken. In Queensland, as elsewhere in Australia, people under 18 are dealt with through the youth justice system, and police investigate suspected offences before any court decides what happened.
The crash involved teenagers in one car and two adults in another. It also damaged a power pole, affecting electricity supplies to homes and businesses nearby.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Three teens fighting for life after stolen car smashes into power pole”.