A serious multi-vehicle crash in Hamilton has resulted in a teenager being charged after an allegedly stolen vehicle collided with two other cars, leaving several people in hospital.
Crash Unfolds On Kingsford Smith Drive
Emergency services were called to Kingsford Smith Drive in Hamilton around 4:28am on 7 April following reports of a three-vehicle collision involving a Land Rover, a Mazda and a Toyota. The incident occurred in the early hours, drawing police to the scene.
Officers later confirmed the Land Rover had been reported stolen from a residential address overnight. The vehicle was identified as part of the crash, with its occupants taken into custody a short distance from the scene.
Teen Occupants Taken Into Custody
Four occupants of the Land Rover, all teenagers, were located nearby and taken into custody. The group included a 17-year-old boy, along with three others aged between 14 and 16.
All four were transported to hospital under police guard for treatment. The three younger occupants remained in Brisbane hospitals under police guard following the incident.
Injuries Across Other Vehicles
The crash also resulted in injuries to occupants of the other vehicles involved. Two men travelling in the Mazda sustained serious injuries and remained in hospital.
The driver of the Toyota, who was alone in the vehicle, did not sustain physical injuries.
Charge Laid Following Hamilton Crash
Following further investigation into the Hamilton crash, the 17-year-old boy was charged with multiple offences. These included enter dwelling and commit, receive tainted property, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and failing to remain at the scene of a traffic crash.
He was refused bail and was due to appear in Brisbane Childrens Court on 8 April. The matter forms part of ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Investigations Continue
Investigators specialising in criminal and crash analysis are continuing to examine the incident. Authorities have also sought information and vision from the public to assist with inquiries.
Parts of Kingsford Smith Drive remained closed for a period as investigations were carried out in the Hamilton area.
Published 9-Apr-2026
