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Breaking: Allegedly stolen car involved serious Cairns crash

Breaking: Allegedly stolen car involved serious Cairns crash
ABC Australia Wednesday 05 August 2026, 04:54 UTC 1 min read
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Allegedly stolen car involved in serious crash in Cairns Posted Wed 5 Aug 2026 at 2:54pm , updatedWed 5 Aug 2026 at 2:59pm Police say a driver has been arrested after an allegedly stolen car was involved in a multi-vehicle crash north of Cairns. Police and paramedics were called to the scene on the Smithfield Bypass just before 1:30pm. The Queensland Ambulance Service said multiple patients were being taken to hospital.

Allegedly stolen car involved in serious crash in Cairns Posted Wed 5 Aug 2026 at 2:54pm , updatedWed 5 Aug 2026 at 2:59pm Police say a driver has been arrested after an allegedly stolen car was involved in a multi-vehicle crash north of Cairns. Police and paramedics were called to the scene on the Smithfield Bypass just before 1:30pm. The Queensland Ambulance Service said multiple patients were being taken to hospital. Police said a male alleged to have been driving a stolen car was taken into custody at Reservoir Road. Officers said he was assisting with investigations. The Smithfield Bypass remains closed in both directions. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and drive with caution. Investigations are ongoing. Loading
Cairns (PERSON) the Smithfield Bypass (ORG) The Queensland Ambulance Service (ORG) Reservoir Road (LOCATION)
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