Summary: A Toyota Yaris swerved to avoid a merging SsangYong at the intersection of Beaudesert Rd and Granard Rd in Brisbane around 6:30 p.m., went airborne and crashed into a public bus. There were no passengers on the bus and both vehicles appear likely to be written off. The Yaris driver was taken to hospital for evaluation for shock; the 66-year-old bus driver was not seriously injured.
Car Goes Airborne and Smashes Into Bus in Brisbane — Miraculously No Serious Injuries
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A dramatic video captured the moment a Toyota Yaris launched into the air and crashed into a public bus at an intersection in Brisbane, Australia. The terrifying collision occurred at about 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Beaudesert Road and Granard Road.
What Happened
Witnesses told reporters that a black SsangYong attempted to merge from the centre lane while a Toyota Yaris was travelling in the outer lane. To avoid the merging vehicle, the Yaris swerved, lost control and was propelled into the air before striking the side of the bus.
"That could've been me if that bus wasn't there," an eyewitness told reporters, describing the impact as sounding like an explosion.
People And Damage
Miraculously, there were no passengers on the bus at the time; the vehicle had reportedly dropped its last passenger about 20 minutes earlier and was returning to the depot. The Yaris driver survived but was removed from the wreckage and taken to hospital to be assessed for shock. Queensland police confirmed the bus driver, a 66-year-old man from Sunnybank Hills, did not sustain any serious injuries.
On-scene reports and images suggest both the bus and the Yaris sustained catastrophic damage and are likely to be written off.
Aftermath And Reactions
Video and photos circulated online, and social media responses ranged from relieved to darkly humorous given the absence of injuries. Local officials said they were stunned that nobody on the road or on the bus was hurt, especially given how busy the intersection typically is around 6:30 p.m.
Takeaway: The incident is a stark reminder of how quickly routine driving situations can escalate. Drivers should take extra care when vehicles are merging at busy intersections and allow safe space to avoid sudden, dangerous maneuvers.
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