Two children killed in car accident at dam in Queensland

Two children, ages five and 13, were killed in a serious car accident in southeastern Queensland in Australia when the vehicle sank into a dam.

A six-month-old baby and a one-year-old are at Queensland Children’s Hospital.

Two adults, a woman in her 30s and a man in her 20s with leg injuries, were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital by road.

Two adults and four children were in the Land Rover Discovery when the vehicle crossed the wrong side of the road and crossed a road barrier.

The vehicle then rolled down an embankment before overturning and ending up on the roof of the dam.

Police and emergency services were at the scene of the serious single-vehicle accident in which the car collapsed at Wyaralong Dam on Sunday around 2:00 p.m.

Bystanders, including two off-duty medics and a paramedic on a day off, helped pull people out of the submerged car.

“It is a tragic and conflicting scene,” said Queensland Police Inspector Douglas McDonald.

“It’s absolutely tragic for the family. It was a fantastic job. [by the passers-by] to help rescue the occupants.

“His actions were instrumental in making sure this didn’t get worse.

“We are still investigating the circumstances that led to the accident.

“At this stage, the vehicle is still submerged, assisting police divers.

“It’s relatively shallow. The vehicle is on the roof. The wheels can be seen above the water.

“We hope to be here until tonight conducting research.”

Three rescue helicopters and more than a dozen emergency vehicles attended the incident.

The accident occurred at a location off Beaudesert Boonah Road near the Overflow Estate Winery around 2 p.m. Sunday.

Queensland Police have closed the road in both directions and are advising motorists to avoid the area.

A police vehicle overturned as he rushed to the scene, but no officers were injured.