Fatal traffic crash, Malanda

Officers from Millaa Millaa, Atherton and Malanda are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash in Malanda this morning.

At 10.20am, two vehicles collided on Catherine Street near the intersection of Hanson Lane.

The driver and sole occupant of one vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The 40-year-old female driver of the second vehicle, and sole occupant, sustained minor injuries however does not require transportation to hospital.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area as Catherine Street will be closed for some time.

Forensic Crash Unit investigators from Cairns are currently travelling to the scene.

There is no further information available at this time.

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