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Subscriber only A baby has been plucked from the river at a popular family resort in what has tonight been described by management as an extremely distressing incident. On-site management of Ingenia Holidays Rivershore Resort were tight-lipped this afternoon, but an Ingenia Holidays spokesman tonight described it as an extremely distressing incident. Critical care paramedics were called to the scene and were on board in the ambulance when the baby boy was rushed in a serious condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The boy remained in a stable condition tonight after the near-drowning. The Ingenia Holidays spokesman said they would provide whatever support we can to the guests affected, and praised the efforts of other guests who heroically helped with the rescue efforts.
A Queensland Police spokesman said the Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
EARLIER: A male person has been injured after a vehicle and pedestrian incident at Mooloolaba this afternoon. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said paramedics were called to the incident on Amarina Ave about 4:16pm. The pedestrian is being treated for head, back and leg injuries. accident
Up to 260 people lost their lives statewide, up by 45 deaths from the previous year. Sen Sgt Warren said several causes were behind the crashes, including drivers veering off the road or failing to give way and pedestrians wearing dark clothes at night. There was another one where a pedestrian simply ran out in front of a vehicle between a couple buses and we had a couple crashes where drivers lost control around bends, he said. Sen Sgt Warren urged drivers to be aware of the fatal five this holiday season. Observe the speed limit, make sure everyone has their seatbelt on, alcohol is just not on if you re driving, don t drive distracted ⦠and be aware of fatigue, he said.
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A teenager has been taken to hospital with significant leg injuries after he was reportedly struck by a boat propeller off Maroochydore.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said paramedics were called to the Bradman Ave boat ramp just after 11:00am.
She said they treated a male with significant leg lacerations.
He was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition and a critical care paramedic was on board for transport. boat accident
Premium Content A baby is in a critical condition after a near drowning incident. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said emergency services were called to a location on David Low Way, Diddillibah at about 5:17pm. Critical care paramedics were also called to the scene. The baby boy has been taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
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