Woman and child found dead after car plunges into Queensland dam
A 36-year-old woman and a 10-year-old girl were discovered deceased inside their vehicle after it entered a dam on the Fraser Coast.
Emergency crews responded to a call on Springvale Road in Tinana South just before 5:30 pm. The car, driven by a 36-year-old local woman, rolled into a dam south of Maryborough, trapping the driver and a 10-year-old girl inside. Both occupants were found dead at the scene. Police have opened an investigation and are seeking information about the vehicle and events leading up to the incident.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights road safety concerns near water bodies and prompts a police investigation into the circumstances.
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