Woman dies in moped-car collision on Magnetic Island
Quick Look
- A 74-year-old Canadian woman died after her moped collided with a car in Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island, Queensland.
- Emergency services responded, and bystanders performed CPR before lifeguards arrived.
- Police are investigating and seeking dash cam footage or witness information.
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Why It Matters
Magnetic Island is a popular tourist destination off the coast of Townsville in north Queensland, known for its beaches and national park. Horseshoe Bay is one of its main residential and visitor areas.
A woman has died after the moped she was riding collided with a car on Magnetic Island in north Queensland.
Emergency services were called to Horseshoe Bay just before 12pm.
A 74-year-old woman, a Canadian national, died at the scene.
The driver of the car was not physically injured.
A Queensland Police Service spokesperson could not confirm whether the woman was a tourist visiting the island.
Horseshoe Bay resident Simone Wall told the ABC multiple bystanders tried to save the woman.
"They never gave up. CPR was commenced immediately and when the lifeguards arrived the defibrillator was applied.
"Our deepest condolences go to her family."
The forensic crash unit is investigating and anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact police.
Open Questions
- Was the woman a tourist or resident of Magnetic Island?
- What were the exact circumstances leading to the collision?
- Will charges be considered against the car driver?
