Woman killed in car crash

A WALLANGARRA woman was killed in an accident at Severnlea on Wednesday night.
Senior Sergeant Mark Ireland of Stanthorpe Police said police and emergency services responded to a two-vehicle, head-on traffic crash on New England Highway, Severnlea, about 7pm Wednesday night that resulted in the death of a local woman from Wallangarra.
“It will be alleged that the 21-year-old German visitor entered the New England Highway at Reid Road before heading north towards Stanthorpe,” he said.
“It is believed that the driver of the offending vehicle was travelling northbound in the southbound lane at the time of the crash and is expected to be charged with dangerous driving causing death in coming days.
“Police would like to pass on their sincere condolences to the family of the woman who tragically lost her life in the crash”
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STANTHORPE Police intercepted two drink drivers early Sunday morning within two hours of each other, both drivers being international visitors.
“Just after midnight, police intercepted a 25-year-old man driving a vehicle in Mayfair Lane, the driver later recording .073 per cent,” Sgt Ireland said.
“A short time later, a second vehicle being driven in High Street was intercepted and the driver transported to Stanthorpe police station where he recorded .058 per cent.”
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A SEARCH warrant executed on a premises in Curran Lane, Applethorpe, resulted in a 28-year-old man being charged with producing dangerous drugs after a large cannabis plant was located growing at that location.
A routine vehicle stop at The Summit revealed a quantity of cannabis and utensils used for the preparation of dangerous drug, the 20-year-old male tourist being charged accordingly.
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ON SATURDAY afternoon, police were called to a caravan park at Glen Aplin after information was received regarding alleged drug use by three residents.
Upon arrival, police detained two international visitors and located a quantity of cannabis and smoking utensils, both males aged 26 and 27 receiving drug diversion.