Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle-crash which occurred in Adare this afternoon, December 20.

At 1.15pm, a Toyota Rav 4 and a Honda CRV were travelling in opposite directions on the Warrego Highway in Adare, near Gatton, when they collided.

A 61-year-old Kleinton woman, a rear passenger of the Honda CRV, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The 21-year-old Honda CRV driver and the 68-year-old male front passenger were transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital for treatment.

The Toyota Rav 4 driver, a 78-year-old Wilsonton man, was transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital for treatment.

A 73-year-old female, the Rav 4 front seat passenger, was airlifted to Princess Alexadra Hospital. A 12-year-old girl back seat passenger was transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital and a 10-year-old girl back seat passenger was airlifted to Brisbane Childrens Hospital.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.

Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads

Quote this reference number: QP2402203516