Fatal traffic crash, Barrine
A man has died and a woman has been injured following a two vehicle traffic crash at Barrine this morning.
Initial information suggest around 9am a car and truck collided on the Gillies Highway.
A man aged in his 70’s died at the scene.
A woman was also flown to Cairns Based Hospital where she remains in a stable condition.
The driver of the truck was not injured.
The Gillies Highway is currently closed and police are urging motorists to avoid the area until further notice. The highway is expected to be closed for several hours whilst the Forensic Crash Unit investigates.
Investigations are continuing.
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