An ordinary news interview about a terrifying carjacking in Queensland has turned into a viral sensation—thanks to a pair of Australian twins whose uncanny synchronicity left viewers stunned.
Bridgette and Paula Powers , affectionately known as the “Twinnies,” were interviewed by 7NEWS Queensland after witnessing a dramatic crash and armed confrontation involving their mother. But instead of the details of the incident alone capturing attention, it was the way the sisters spoke—completing each other’s sentences, perfectly in sync, and sometimes speaking word-for-word—that lit up social media.
The now-viral clip, posted to X (formerly Twitter), has garnered more than 3 million views, with users calling it a “top five interview of all time.” The incident unfolded on Steve Irwin Way on the Sunshine Coast at around 12:48 p.m. on Monday, according to Queensland Police. A carjacked SUV rolled over, and the Powers sisters say their mother and a bystander ran to help, only to be confronted by an armed man.
Introducing the story, a 7NEWS anchor narrated: "Two sisters have told of how their mother and a man raced to help when the carjacked SUV rolled on Steve Irwin Way, only to find the gun-wielding car thief emerging from the wreck."
Recalling the terrifying moment, one of the twins said: “One guy, he was up there with our mum. And he went up there, he was coming back down towards us and he goes, ‘Run, he’s got a gun.’”
The other twin instantly echoed the words in real time, as they both added: “And our heart started to pound. And I said, ‘Oh, mum, where’s mum?’ And poor mum was stuck up there.”
They went on to explain how their mother approached the bloodied man to offer help: “She goes, ‘Are you alright?’ Because he had blood all over his face. She goes, ‘I’m here to help.’”
“Mum was distracting him to make him look the other way,” they continued. “And he looked the other way and mum ran into the bush behind the fence and the guy goes, ‘I’ll find you and I’ll shoot you.’”
Fortunately, the sisters and their mother escaped unharmed. Queensland Police have since confirmed that a 41-year-old Tewantin man has been charged with 15 offences related to the incident. A 22-year-old woman reportedly died from injuries sustained in the crash, and another man was shot. “Investigations are continuing with further charges likely,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.
Who are the 'Twinnies'?
As per ABC News Australia, the sisters were born in Shellharbour, New South Wales, and have lived deeply intertwined lives—sharing everything from clothes to sentences. They co-founded Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue over 20 years ago, dedicating their lives to rehabilitating injured seabirds and operating their center out of the Sunshine Coast.
As per New Idea, their mirrored lifestyle is nothing short of remarkable: they dress the same, speak simultaneously, and even sleep in the same room. Their synchronized speech first caught international attention during a 2016 interview with Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain, which he later called “one of the greatest interviews I’ve ever conducted.”
Their recent viral clip only adds to their legend, with users across social media marveling at their perfectly mirrored mannerisms and emotional delivery. One viewer commented, “This has to be the world’s weirdest TV interview—but I can’t stop watching.”
Bridgette and Paula Powers , affectionately known as the “Twinnies,” were interviewed by 7NEWS Queensland after witnessing a dramatic crash and armed confrontation involving their mother. But instead of the details of the incident alone capturing attention, it was the way the sisters spoke—completing each other’s sentences, perfectly in sync, and sometimes speaking word-for-word—that lit up social media.
The now-viral clip, posted to X (formerly Twitter), has garnered more than 3 million views, with users calling it a “top five interview of all time.” The incident unfolded on Steve Irwin Way on the Sunshine Coast at around 12:48 p.m. on Monday, according to Queensland Police. A carjacked SUV rolled over, and the Powers sisters say their mother and a bystander ran to help, only to be confronted by an armed man.
NEW: Australian identical twins speak in sync after witnessing an armed carjacking incident in Queensland, Australia.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 21, 2025
This is hands down a top 5 interview of all time.
The twins, Bridgette Powers and Paula Powers, explained how their mom came face to face with a… pic.twitter.com/qvbOxK2Vyf
Introducing the story, a 7NEWS anchor narrated: "Two sisters have told of how their mother and a man raced to help when the carjacked SUV rolled on Steve Irwin Way, only to find the gun-wielding car thief emerging from the wreck."
Recalling the terrifying moment, one of the twins said: “One guy, he was up there with our mum. And he went up there, he was coming back down towards us and he goes, ‘Run, he’s got a gun.’”
The other twin instantly echoed the words in real time, as they both added: “And our heart started to pound. And I said, ‘Oh, mum, where’s mum?’ And poor mum was stuck up there.”
They went on to explain how their mother approached the bloodied man to offer help: “She goes, ‘Are you alright?’ Because he had blood all over his face. She goes, ‘I’m here to help.’”
“Mum was distracting him to make him look the other way,” they continued. “And he looked the other way and mum ran into the bush behind the fence and the guy goes, ‘I’ll find you and I’ll shoot you.’”
Fortunately, the sisters and their mother escaped unharmed. Queensland Police have since confirmed that a 41-year-old Tewantin man has been charged with 15 offences related to the incident. A 22-year-old woman reportedly died from injuries sustained in the crash, and another man was shot. “Investigations are continuing with further charges likely,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.
Who are the 'Twinnies'?
As per ABC News Australia, the sisters were born in Shellharbour, New South Wales, and have lived deeply intertwined lives—sharing everything from clothes to sentences. They co-founded Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue over 20 years ago, dedicating their lives to rehabilitating injured seabirds and operating their center out of the Sunshine Coast.
As per New Idea, their mirrored lifestyle is nothing short of remarkable: they dress the same, speak simultaneously, and even sleep in the same room. Their synchronized speech first caught international attention during a 2016 interview with Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain, which he later called “one of the greatest interviews I’ve ever conducted.”
Their recent viral clip only adds to their legend, with users across social media marveling at their perfectly mirrored mannerisms and emotional delivery. One viewer commented, “This has to be the world’s weirdest TV interview—but I can’t stop watching.”
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