Driver may have had medical episode
New CCTV shows the moment the truck, which was travelling at speed, crashed into the first of four cars before continuing down the road.
It then crashed into three more vehicles stopped at an intersection, the young family’s car among them.
Ineza, 3, and one-year-old Itahe remain in hospital.Credit: Facebook
Paramedics assessed seven people in total, including the truck driver, with the remaining four taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
A man in another car hit by the truck told Nine News he and some tradespeople from the construction site pulled the two girls from the car.
“The people who witnessed that accident immediately jumped in to assist, and assist all the people involved in it. Nobody shied away from getting in, helping, providing assistance,” Robertson said.
Haug said the truck’s driver could not immediately recall the incident, and Robertson confirmed officers were investigating the possibility they had experienced a medical episode.
The crash scene at the intersection of Banya Avenue and Bruny Street on Thursday.Credit: Nine
He said police would look at factors such as the visibility of the traffic lights, as well as the road and weather conditions. He also confirmed no stolen vehicles were involved.
“It was just people going about their normal business.”
The acting inspector said it was a reminder to motorists and members of the community to be situationally aware on the roads and to pay attention to road-safety messaging.
“Take heed to the dangers of being on the road and around the road. And take care so we can prevent any further injuries on our road in 2026,” Robertson said.
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
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