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A man has been taken into custody following a tragic accident that claimed the lives of a 10-year-old girl and a woman in a remote Aboriginal community in Queensland.
The incident occurred when a vehicle carrying five individuals crashed on Doomadgee Road in Doomadgee, situated approximately 400 kilometers north of Mount Isa, at around 6:30 a.m. local time today.
First responders arrived to find all occupants of the vehicle suffering from severe injuries.
The driver, a 30-year-old woman from Cloncurry, received emergency first aid but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
The remaining four passengers were swiftly transported to Doomadgee Hospital, where sadly, a 10-year-old girl passed away.
Her four passengers were rushed to Doomadgee Hospital, where a 10-year-old girl died.
Of the remaining three, one is fighting for their life while two are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man known to the deceased.
A crime scene has been declared as investigations continue.
Queensland Police are supporting the Doomadgee community and local officers.
They have advised the community that there is no ongoing threat.
For 24/7 crisis support run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, contact 13YARN (13 92 76).
