Belgian tourist dies on one of Australia’s most popular holiday islands after crashing her scooter into a street sign
- The tourist, 26, died on Friday after the accident on Magnetic Island
- She was transferred to Townsville for emergency surgery
A 26-year-old Belgian tourist has died after his scooter collided with a street sign on Magnetic Island in Queensland.
The woman was exploring the picturesque island near Townsville on a scooter when she collided with the street sign at about 3 p.m. Friday.
The public initially administered first aid before transferring the woman to Townsville University Hospital.
The woman underwent emergency surgery, but died of her injuries around 9 p.m.
Authorities are working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to notify her family in Belgium.
Magnetic Island, a short ferry ride from Townsville, draws visitors from around the world to see white sand beaches and Australia’s largest colony of koalas.
The woman was exploring the picturesque island near Townsville on a scooter when she collided with the street sign at about 3 p.m. Friday.