Woman and baby die after highway crash north of Cairns
A tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Captain Cook Highway north of Cairns, resulting in the deaths of a woman and a baby. Emergency services responded to the scene, where initial investigations revealed a series of collisions involving multiple vehicles. Police are seeking information from the public to aid their investigation into the incident.
- ▪A 25-year-old woman and a baby died at the scene of the crash.
- ▪The crash involved a white Mitsubishi Triton utility, a red Mazda MX-5, and a white MG3 hatchback.
- ▪A 22-year-old woman was also critically injured and transported to Cairns Hospital.
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Woman and baby die after highway crash in Far North Queensland north of CairnsABC Far NorthTopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsSat 23 May 2026 at 7:37amSat 23 May 2026 at 7:37amSat 23 May 2026 at 7:37amPolice, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene on Friday. (ABC Far North: Sophie Johnson)In short:A baby and a 25-year-old woman have died after a multi-vehicle crash at Oak Beach, north of Cairns, on Friday.Police said a white Mitsubishi Triton utility struck a red Mazda MX-5 before colliding with a white MG3 hatchback.What's next?Police are urging anyone with relevant information or dashcam video to come forward.
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