Police are investigating following a traffic crash at South Kolan yesterday afternoon, April 23.

Around 5.50pm police and emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on Cedars Road, on the approach to the Burnett River Bridge.

Initial investigations indicate a Holden Rodeo Ute and a Nissan Dualis collided on the South Kolan side of the Burnett River.

The driver of the Holden Rodeo, a 26-year-old Pialba man, and three passengers, a 17-year-old Urangan man, 27-year-old Urraween man, and 26-year-old Cannonvale man, sustained minor injuries.

The driver and sole occupant of the Nissan Dualis, a 54-year-old McIlwraith woman, sustained serious injuries.

Five occupants from the two vehicles were transported to Bundaberg Base Hospital.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with dashcam footage in the area at the time, or with information, is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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: QP2500704016

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