Woman dies in crash south of Brisbane today
A woman has died in a car crash in Logan, south of Brisbane. The accident happened early this morning involving two vehicles, a Haval Jolion and a Toyota Hilux. Police arrived at the scene around 1 a.m. Paramedics assessed both drivers, a 36-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man. The woman suffered critical injuries and died at the scene. The man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Investigations are ongoing and police are asking for any witnesses to come forward. In other news, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner faced heckling during a council meeting about his plan to move long-term homeless people from city parks. Schrinner announced that rough sleepers would be given 24 hours to leave parks, claiming they had turned down offers of help. However, service providers claimed some individuals cannot access accommodation due to lack of ID. During the meeting, interjections from the audience led to a temporary adjournment. One member of the public criticized Schrinner, saying he hadn't consulted with people in crisis accommodation or the homeless community. Today, Brisbane is expected to have a cloudy day with a high of 28 degrees. Rain is forecasted for tomorrow as well. Meanwhile, a female teacher in Brisbane was sentenced after grooming a 12-year-old girl, committing a serious breach of trust. Footpaths on the Story Bridge will remain closed for several weeks, complicating local detours. A jury has also been dismissed in the trial of a man accused of killing Toyah Cordingley in Far North Queensland. Lastly, notable chef Shane Delia plans to open his first Brisbane restaurant, featuring Middle-Eastern cuisine in West End.