Two teenage boys have been rushed to hospital following a serious single-vehicle crash in the Cairns suburb of Manunda overnight. The incident involved a car that police allege was stolen.
Chaotic Scene on Manunda Street
Emergency services were called to the scene on Manunda Street just before 11:30 PM on Wednesday night. Upon arrival, they found a vehicle with significant damage. Two male teenagers, aged 15 and 17, were located at the site and sustained injuries. Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics treated both patients at the scene before transporting them to Cairns Hospital for further care. Their current conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
Police Launch Investigation into Stolen Vehicle
Initial investigations by the Queensland Police Service have led them to believe the car involved was a stolen vehicle. A crime scene was established as forensic officers began their examination of the wreckage. The circumstances leading up to the crash, including the events prior to the collision and the exact cause, are now under active investigation by local police. Authorities have not yet indicated whether any charges have been laid or if they are seeking other individuals in connection with the incident.
Community and Road Safety Concerns
This serious crash has once again highlighted concerns regarding road safety and juvenile crime involving vehicles in the region. The incident caused significant disruption in the area overnight while emergency crews worked. Police are urging anyone with information, including dashcam footage from around Manunda Street between 11:00 PM and midnight, to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains ongoing as officers piece together the sequence of events.
