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Sky News AU
16-07-2025
- Sky News AU
'Much loved': Wynnum State High School in mourning after Year 9 student dies following 4WD accident with another teenager
A South East Queensland school community is mourning the tragic loss of a beloved Year 9 student who was struck by a vehicle driven by another teenager on Wednesday morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Tingal Rd and Berrima St – about 1km away from Wynnum State High School, where a 14-year-old boy was hit by a Mitsubishi Pajero about 8.20am. Queensland Police launched an investigation after the teenager was killed in the incident. A 17-year-old boy was driving the vehicle at the time with a 41-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy inside- who were both uninjured. The Courier Mail reported the 4WD was seen with L plates inside the window, with the vehicle wedged underneath the rail bridge on Berrima Street. In a letter to parents seen by The Courier Mail, Principal Sandra Quinn shared the news ''with a heavy heart'' of the tragic passing of one of the school's male students. 'The student was a much-loved year nine male student and valued member of our Wynnum State High School community,' she said. 'I know that you will join me in offering our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. 'As a tight-knit school community, we share our shock and sadness at the enormity of this situation.' She further added support and guidance will be available at the school to ensure 'everybody is cared for in the wake of this tragic event.'
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Tragedy as learner driver behind the wheel of SUV strikes and kills 14-year-old student
A student has been killed near their school after being struck by a car. Emergency services were called to Tingal Road and Berrima Street in Wynnum, east of Brisbane, about 8.20am on Wednesday. A Mitsubishi Pajero being driven by a 17-year-old struck the 14-year-old one kilometre away from Wynnum State High School. The 4WD, with L-Plates visible in the window, was recovered from underneath the Wynnum Rail Bridge on Berrima Street. Neither the driver nor his two passengers, a 41-year-old female and a 16-year-old male, were injured. Queensland Police are now investigating the crash. Wynnum State High School sent a letter out to parents of children at the school informing them of what had happened. The school has offered support and guidance counselling for students and staff to ensure 'everybody is cared for in the wake of this tragic event'. Principal Sandra Quinn said the Year 9 student was 'much-loved' and a valued member of the community. 'I know that you will join me in offering our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time,' she wrote, reports the Courier Mail. 'As a tight-knit school community, we share our shock and sadness at the enormity of this situation.' Earlier Tingal Road was closed to traffic with drivers being diverted via either Bride or Burke streets. The Wynnum Rail Bridge, also known as Duck Bridge, is infamous for its 1.9m clearance which is too low for most emergency vehicles to fit under. It is unknown if the bridge impeded emergency efforts.
Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Perth Now
‘Much-loved': Student killed near school
A school student has died after being hit by a car near his school in Brisbane. The crash happened near Wynnum State High School in the eastern suburbs on Wednesday morning. Police were called to Berrima Street in Wynnum about 8.20am on Monday after a Mitsubishi Pajero struck a pedestrian. The 14-year-old boy died at the scene. NewsWire understands police are treating the death as an accident. The student who was killed in the accident attended Wynnum State High School. Google Credit: Supplied The 14-year-old boy who was struck died at the scene. 'The driver, a 17-year-old male, and two passengers, a 41-year-old female and 16-year-old male, were not physically injured in the incident,' a police spokesperson said. Images from the scene show the Pajero with an L-plate on display. Queensland school students returned for term three on Monday. The crash happened about 1.5km from the state high school. The Courier Mail reported Wynnum State High School principal Sandra Quinn alerted the school community to the incident. 'The student was a much-loved year nine male student and valued member of our Wynnum State High School community,' Ms Quinn said. 'I know that you will join me in offering our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. 'As a tight-knit school community, we share our shock and sadness at the enormity of this situation.' NewsWire has contacted the school for comment.
News.com.au
16-07-2025
- News.com.au
Queensland high school student struck by vehicle, dies near school
A school student has died after being hit by a car near his school in Brisbane. The crash happened near Wynnum State High School in the eastern suburbs on Wednesday morning. Police were called to Berrima Street in Wynnum about 8.20am on Monday after a Mitsubishi Pajero struck a pedestrian. The 14-year-old boy died at the scene. NewsWire understands police are treating the death as an accident. The 14-year-old boy who was struck died at the scene. 'The driver, a 17-year-old male, and two passengers, a 41-year-old female and 16-year-old male, were not physically injured in the incident,' a police spokesperson said. Images from the scene show the Pajero with an L-plate on display. Queensland school students returned for term three on Monday. The crash happened about 1.5km from the state high school. The Courier Mail reported Wynnum State High School principal Sandra Quinn alerted the school community to the incident. 'The student was a much-loved year nine male student and valued member of our Wynnum State High School community,' Ms Quinn said. 'I know that you will join me in offering our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. 'As a tight-knit school community, we share our shock and sadness at the enormity of this situation.'
