A suburban street in Brisbane's south-east was thrown into chaos and devastation on Tuesday afternoon after a car careered off the road and smashed into a family home, leaving three young children with life-threatening injuries.
The shocking incident occurred around 3:45 PM on Ivory Street in Bellbird Park, shattering the tranquillity of the neighbourhood. According to Queensland Police, a vehicle travelling along the street failed to negotiate the roadway and crashed directly into the residence.
The aftermath was one of sheer horror, with the vehicle coming to a rest embedded in the structure of the home. Emergency services, including multiple ambulances, police units, and firefighters, descended on the scene within minutes.
Children Fight for Life
Paramedics faced a desperate scene. Three children, understood to be very young, were found with critical injuries. Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed they were treated at the scene by a high-acuity response team before being rushed to hospital.
"They were transported to Queensland Children's Hospital in a critical condition," a spokesperson stated. The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was also placed on standby, highlighting the severity of the situation.
A Community in Shock
The force of the impact caused significant structural damage to the single-storey home, with debris scattered across the property. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews worked to make the scene safe and ensure the integrity of the building.
Neighbours looked on in disbelief as the emergency operation unfolded. One local resident described the sound of the crash as "like an explosion" and spoke of the community's profound shock.
A crime scene was declared as forensic police officers began their investigation into the exact cause of the crash. The driver of the vehicle was协助ed by paramedics at the scene.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward as they work to piece together the tragic sequence of events that has left a family shattered and a community grieving.
