Traffic crash, Gatton

Police are investigating a traffic crash involving a car and a freight train that occurred at Gatton yesterday.

Around 5.50pm, the car and train collided at the William Street level crossing.

The 75-year-old vehicle driver sustained life-threatening internal injuries and was transported to the Toowoomba Base Hospital.

The driver and co-driver of the train, the only occupants on board, were not injured during the incident.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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