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Brisbane teenager in critical condition after being struck by two cars

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Kruk, C. (2026, September 26). Brisbane teenager in critical condition after being struck by two cars. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-teenager-in-critical-condition-after-being-struck-by-two-cars-20260927-p610rw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A 16-year-old boy from Wynnum, Brisbane, was critically injured when he was struck by two vehicles on Old Cleveland Road in Belmont around 9:45 PM on Saturday night. The first vehicle involved was a dark-colored SUV that fled the scene before police arrived. A 19-year-old man from Zillmere stayed at the scene and was not harmed. The teenager was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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