The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious multi-vehicle crash that left two toddlers in critical condition.
The crash occurred at Banya on Thursday morning.
Queensland Police Service spokesperson told Sunshine Coast News that initial investigations indicate that a Mitsubishi Fuso truck collided with the rear of a silver Nissan Qashqai in the westbound lane of Banya Avenue near the intersection with Bruny Street at about 11.40am.
The truck continued along Banya Avenue before colliding with the rear of a blue Haval station wagon stopped in a line of traffic at the intersection with Great Keppel Way. A black Toyota Rav4 and a white Toyota Hiace, which were in front of the Haval station wagon, were also struck.
A three-year-old girl who was a rear passenger in the Haval sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to Queensland Children’s Hospital.
Queensland Health stated that another young child was also in a critical condition.
Police said a number of people were transported to hospital, including the 37-year-old female driver of the Haval in a non life-threatening condition.
The 52-year-old male truck driver received minor injuries.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact police.
