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Grandfather's Last Breath Saves Granddaughter in Fatal Crash
9 Feb
Summary
- Man died telling rescuers to save his injured granddaughter first.
- Triple-fatal crash involved a station wagon and a HiLux.
- Witnesses reported frequent speeding and crashes on the road.
A tragic head-on collision on Waterford-Tamborine Road has resulted in three fatalities, including a grandfather who, in his final moments, pleaded with rescuers to prioritize saving his injured granddaughter. The crash occurred on Saturday afternoon when a station wagon and a HiLux collided, sparking a fire.
Two other passengers in the station wagon sustained critical injuries and were transported to hospital, while the two-year-old granddaughter is in a stable condition. Local residents have voiced mounting concerns about the safety of this particular stretch of road, citing numerous previous accidents and a persistent issue with speeding vehicles.
The Forensic Crash Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the devastating accident, appealing for any witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage from the area at the time of the crash to come forward.
