A teenage boy has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following a traffic crash which claimed the lives of three people in Maryborough overnight.
Around 10.45pm, an allegedly stolen Mercedes-Benz was travelling south on Saltwater Creek Road near Sydney Street when it has allegedly collided with the rear of a Holden. The Holden has then collided with a Mazda headed towards Hervey Bay.
The driver and passenger of the Holden, a 17-year-old Oakhurst girl and 29-year-old Maryborough woman, died at the scene.
The driver and sole occupant of the Mazda, a 52-year-old Torquay woman, also died at the scene.
A 23-year-old Tinana woman travelling in the Holden was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver of the Mercedes-Benz sustained minor injuries to his foot.
It is believed a passenger from the Mercedes-Benz fled the scene and enquiries are continuing to verify this information.
It will be further alleged the Mercedes-Benz was stolen from a Maryborough residence at 8.40pm on Sunday.
The 13-year-old Bundaberg boy has been charged with three counts of dangerous operation of motor vehicle causing death and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
He is due before Maroochydore Childrens Court at a later date.
Investigations are continuing and anyone who saw the silver Mercedes-Benz travelling in the Maryborough and Hervey Bay area prior to the crash, is urged to contact police.
Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
