Fatal traffic crash, Kolonga

Police are investigating a two vehicle traffic crash at Kolonga which claimed two lives this afternoon.

Initial investigations indicate the crash occurred on the Bruce Highway approximately 40km north of Gin Gin (near Kalpowar Road at Spring Gully) around 4.30pm and involved a truck and a car.

The driver of the truck died at the scene. A passenger in the truck was entrapped and has since been freed and taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver and sole occupant of the car also died at the scene.

The highway is currently closed with diversions in place.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

There are no further details at this time.

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