Police officer injured during stolen vehicle crash in North Queensland
A police officer was injured during a traffic incident involving a stolen vehicle in North Queensland. The officer is currently in stable condition after being struck by the vehicle while responding to the crash. Authorities are searching for the driver and any occupants of the vehicle involved in the incident.
- ▪The crash occurred around 10am in Paradise Street, Paget.
- ▪The officer sustained a lower leg injury and was taken to Mackay Base Hospital.
- ▪The stolen vehicle crashed again on the Mackay Ring Road shortly after the initial incident.
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Police officer injured during stolen vehicle crash in MackayABC Tropical NorthTopic:CrimeSun 24 May 2026 at 12:29pmSun 24 May 2026 at 12:29pmSun 24 May 2026 at 12:29pmA cordon zone has been declared in Paradise Street, Paget. (ABC Tropical North: Danielle Jesser)abc.net.au/news/qld-police-officer-injured-stolen-vehicle-crash-mackay/106715766Link copiedShareShare articleA police officer is in a stable condition following a traffic crash in North Queensland.Mackay police were called to reports that an allegedly stolen car had crashed into a yard around 10am in Paradise Street, Paget, before driving away.A police spokesperson said an officer attending had been struck by the vehicle.It's understood the vehicle crashed again on the Mackay Ring Road shortly after, and the occupant…
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