Woman and baby die after highway crash north of Cairns
A tragic multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Captain Cook Highway north of Cairns, resulting in the deaths of a woman and a baby. Emergency services responded to the scene, where initial investigations revealed a series of collisions involving multiple vehicles. Police are seeking information from the public to aid their investigation into the incident.
- ▪A 25-year-old woman and a baby died at the scene of the crash.
- ▪The crash involved a white Mitsubishi Triton utility, a red Mazda MX-5, and a white MG3 hatchback.
- ▪A 22-year-old woman was also critically injured and transported to Cairns Hospital.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 22 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ WA news LIVE: Elderly woman dies in crash near rural WA town — The Sydney Morning Herald
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| Original publisher | ABC News (Australia) |
| Canonical URL | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-23/adult-and-baby-die-in-port-douglas-highway-crash/106713004 |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 21:37:06 +0000 |
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Woman and baby die after highway crash in Far North Queensland north of CairnsABC Far NorthTopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsSat 23 May 2026 at 7:37amSat 23 May 2026 at 7:37amSat 23 May 2026 at 7:37amPolice, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene on Friday. (ABC Far North: Sophie Johnson)In short:A baby and a 25-year-old woman have died after a multi-vehicle crash at Oak Beach, north of Cairns, on Friday.Police said a white Mitsubishi Triton utility struck a red Mazda MX-5 before colliding with a white MG3 hatchback.What's next?Police are urging anyone with relevant information or dashcam video to come forward.
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