Coolum Beach Accident: Three Seriously Injured in Sunshine Motorway Crash
A serious multi-vehicle accident on the Sunshine Motorway at Coolum Beach left three people seriously injured on Friday morning, October 30, 2026. The collision prompted an emergency response and forced authorities to close the motorway in both directions for several hours.
According to Queensland Police, the crash happened shortly before 6:50 a.m. and involved a blue Volkswagen Tiguan, a grey Subaru Impreza and a grey Skoda Kodiaq.
Initial investigations indicate that the Volkswagen was travelling north on the Sunshine Motorway when it entered the southbound lane. The vehicle first struck the side of the Subaru before crashing head-on into the Skoda.
The Volkswagen briefly caught fire following the collision. However, the fire had been extinguished before police and emergency crews arrived at the scene.
The Queensland Police Service Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Three People Seriously Injured in Coolum Beach Crash
Police confirmed that three people sustained injuries and were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for medical treatment.
The driver of the Skoda, a 48-year-old man from Peregian Beach, suffered critical injuries. He remains in a serious but stable condition at the hospital.
His passenger, a 48-year-old woman, also from Peregian Beach, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 34-year-old man from Noosa Heads, also suffered serious injuries and required hospital treatment.
Meanwhile, the driver of the Subaru, a 38-year-old man from Tewantin, was assessed by paramedics at the scene. He was not physically injured in the collision.
Authorities have not provided additional details about the injured individuals.
Sunshine Motorway Reopens After Crash Investigation
The accident caused major traffic disruptions around Coolum Beach on Friday morning.
The Sunshine Motorway was closed in both directions while emergency services responded and investigators examined the crash scene. According to Queensland Police, the motorway reopened at approximately 10:30 a.m.
The Forensic Crash Unit continues to investigate how the Volkswagen entered the southbound lane and what circumstances led to the collision.
Police are appealing for witnesses and motorists who may have travelled through the area around the time of the crash. Anyone with relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact Queensland Police.
People with information can contact Policelink through the Queensland Police website or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
The police reference number for the investigation is QP2602140650.
Investigations into the serious Coolum Beach car accident remain ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances of the collision.
