Local news:
A man has been arrested after a mother and a young girl were killed in a car crash in Queensland’s far north.
Emergency services were called to Doomadgee Rd in the town of Doomadgee about 6.30am on Friday following reports of the crash.
Despite efforts from paramedics, the driver — a 30-year-old Cloncurry woman — died at the scene.
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One of her four passengers, a 10-year-old girl, was rushed to Doomadgee Hospital but later died.
Three other children under five were in the back seat — one remains in a critical condition, while the other two suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Queensland Ambulance Service said three children were taken to Doomadgee Hospital with serious injuries, and two were later airlifted to Townsville Hospital.
Police arrested a 28-year-old Doomadgee man, who is believed to be known to the deceased.
Officers confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing.
Police have urged the community to remain respectful and asked anyone with information to come forward.
The tragedy has rocked the Doomadgee community.
The Dumaji Festival of Arts and Culture, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, has been cancelled “because of sorry business”, the Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council announced on social media on Friday.
“We pay our respects and pass our condolences onto all the families and extended families that lost loved ones this morning,” the council said.
In the wake of the incident, the council also announced business closures, with the local bakery and council offices closing at noon.
Residents have also been asked to avoid the highway until further notice.
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