Fatal traffic crash, Rockhampton

Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash in Rockhampton today.

Initial investigations suggest around 10am a sedan was crossing the Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road when a four-wheel-drive vehicle crashed into its side.

An elderly female passenger in the sedan was pronounced deceased at the scene. The elderly male driver was taken to the hospital in a serious condition where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact their local police.

While were police were responding to the crash, a service vehicle collided with the rear of an ambulance on Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road.

No one was injured as a result of the departmental crash and investigations into that incident are continuing.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

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