A Queensland family’s joyous trip to attend Taylor Swift’s concert turned into a nightmare as a 16-year-old girl lost her life, and her 10-year-old sister fights for survival in an induced coma following a devastating car crash near Dubbo, NSW.
A Queensland family’s journey to see Taylor Swift in concert ended tragically when a car crash claimed the life of their 16-year-old daughter and left her 10-year-old sister in critical condition in an induced coma. The incident occurred on Dunedoo Rd, Ballimore, approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Dubbo, around 6 pm on Thursday.
Emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision involving the family’s SUV and a semi-trailer. The girls’ mother, who was driving, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Dubbo Hospital for treatment.
The 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, while her younger sister was airlifted to Sydney’s Westmead Hospital with severe injuries, including brain trauma, a damaged pelvis, and a broken leg.
The family, excited about attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, had embarked on a road trip from the Gold Coast to Melbourne to catch the concert. They had also planned to attend the Sydney show.
Karleigh Fox, the girls’ godmother, expressed profound sadness over the tragedy and launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the family during this difficult time. She revealed that the family had been eagerly anticipating the concert experience, making the loss even more devastating.
As the 10-year-old girl fights for her life in the hospital, the rest of the family has rallied around her bedside in Sydney. The mother is expected to join them after flying from Dubbo.
Ms. Fox expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and generosity shown by well-wishers, with donations exceeding $4k within a short period.
