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Two killed in coast crash

September 16, 2024 9:37 am in by

Two people died and another is injured after a two-vehicle crash at Bells Creek on the Sunshine Coast on the weekend.

Police say a motorbike was travelling east along Central Avenue around 1.15 on Saturday morning when it hit a Toyota Corolla at an intersection.

The driver of the Corolla, a 17-year-old Golden Beach boy, died at the scene.

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The motorbike rider, a man in his 30s, also died at the scene.

The passenger in the car, a 16-year-old Banya boy, received minor injuries.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash, including whether speed was a factor, are continuing.

Witnesses, particularly anyone with relevant vision of the motorbike prior to the crash, are urged to contact police.

The crash comes one day after the launch of Operation Spring Break, a state-wide road safety initiative targeting unsafe driving behaviours during the busy school-holiday travel period.

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More than 200 people have tragically lost their lives on Queensland roads this year, with many of these fatalities caused by speeding and dangerous driving.

Police are urging all motorists to be mindful of their driving and take necessary precautions to ensure everyone reaches their destinations safely.

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