Boy, 12, Dies in Cairns Car Crash

A tragic car crash in Cairns, Far North Queensland, has resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when the vehicle he was in reportedly rolled off an embankment and flipped onto its roof.

Emergency services were dispatched to Stratford Parade in the suburb of Stratford at approximately 4 a.m. on Sunday following reports of a single-vehicle accident. Police stated that the Toyota wagon involved in the crash was reported stolen from Pomona Avenue, Mooroobool, just one hour prior to the incident.

Four people were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash, including the 12-year-old boy. Despite receiving treatment for life-threatening injuries at the scene, he tragically died. The other three occupants, aged 20, 22, and 19, were transported to Cairns Hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.

Investigators were present at the scene, and the road was closed in both directions to facilitate the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.