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Teen pedestrian dies after being struck by learner car at Wynnum in Brisbane

The 14-year-old boy died was crossing the road at a roundabout when he was hit.
The low-clearance train bridge, known locally as Duck Bridge, sits just metres from the crash site. Credit: 7NEWS

Teen pedestrian dies after being struck by learner car at Wynnum in Brisbane

The 14-year-old boy died was crossing the road at a roundabout when he was hit.

A teenage boy has died after he was struck by a car while crossing the road at a roundabout.

The 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car with learner plates at the roundabout intersection of Tingal Rd and Colina St at Wynnum in Brisbane just after 8:20am on Wednesday.

He was treated for critical injuries by paramedics, but died at the crash site.

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The boy was a Year 9 student at nearby Wynnum State School, which is located about 1km from the roundabout.

The 17-year-old boy behind the wheel of the car and his two passengers, a 41-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy, were not physically injured in the incident.

Queensland Police will investigate the circumstances of the incident.

The Mitsubishi Pajero with learner plates was found stuck under the railway bridge near the roundabout. Credit: 7NEWS
The Mitsubishi Pajero remained lodged beneath Duck Bridge after the collision. Credit: 7NEWS
The 14-year-old pedestrian was hit near the busy roundabout east of Brisbane. Credit: Google Maps

The 4WD was seen stuck under a nearby train bridge, known locally as Duck Bridge.

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The name comes from its low clearance of just 1.9 metres, making drivers feel they have to duck as they pass underneath.

It is one of the lowest railway bridges in Queensland.

It is unclear whether the bridge played a role in the crash.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash, to contact Policelink.

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