Three people left fighting for life after six injured in multi-vehicle crash on Tamborine Mountain Road

By SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:36, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 04:55, 12 April 2026 Four people are in a critical condition after a crash involving two cars and a motorbike on a windy mountain road in Queensland’s south-east. Emergency services were rushed to the scene on Tamborine Mountain Road about 10.38am on Sunday, after reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the notorious stretch of road.  Queensland Police said four people were fighting for their lives following the crash, while two other passengers were taken to hospital with less serious injuries. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s ,was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.  A man and woman in their 70s were taken to the same hospital by ambulance, also with life-threatening injuries. Three men in their 20s riding in one of the cars were also injured, with one airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a life-threatening condition. The two other men have been taken to hospital in stable conditions. The road, which winds through the Gold Coast hinterland, is notorious for its narrow lanes, sharp bends and steep sections, and is a popular route connecting the coast with Tamborine Mountain’s village communities. The crash (pictured) involved two cars and a motorbike which has left four people fighting for their lives and two others with injuries Tamborine Mountain Road winds through the Gold Coast hinterland and is notorious for its narrow lanes, sharp bends and steep sections A man and woman in their 70s were among those taken to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries The Department of Transport warned motorists to avoid the area and expect long delays with the road closed in both directions between Barry Road and Beenleigh-Beaudesert Road. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.