Breaking: Woman fighting for life after being hit by police car in Cairns
A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a police car in Cairns. The incident occurred at the intersection of Sheridan and Lily Street around 7 am. The Forensic Crash Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
- ▪A woman was hit by a police vehicle in Cairns on Thursday morning.
- ▪The collision took place at the intersection of Sheridan and Lily Street.
- ▪Immediate medical assistance was provided, and the woman was taken to Cairns hospital.
- ▪Lily Street has been closed between Digger and Sheridan Streets for the investigation.
- ▪The Forensic Crash Unit is looking into the details of the incident.
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Woman fighting for life after being struck by police car in CairnsTopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsThu 21 May 2026 at 9:42amThu 21 May 2026 at 9:42amThu 21 May 2026 at 9:42amA woman is fighting for life after being hit by a police vehicle in Cairns this morning. (ABC News: Melissa Maddison)abc.net.au/news/woman-critical-after-being-struck-by-police-car-in-cairns/106704852Link copiedShareShare articleA woman is fighting for life after being hit by a police car in Cairns on Thursday morning.Police said a police vehicle collided with the female pedestrian at the intersection of Sheridan and Lily Street at around 7am.Officers rendered immediate medical assistance and the woman was transported to Cairns hospital.
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