Motorbike rider has died after crash with garbage truck in Gordonvale
A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Gordonvale this afternoon after colliding with a garbage truck on Campbell St.
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A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Gordonvale this afternoon after colliding with a garbage truck on Campbell St.
Police closed the street and declared a crime scene after responding to the incident about 1pm.
“The rider, a 60-year-old Gordonvale man, died at the scene,” a police spokesman said.
Fire crews were also on scene.
“The driver of the motorcycle was under the truck,” a QFES spokesman said.
Police declared a crime scene at the time of the event.
“We’re making the area safe,” the spokesman said.
A spokesman for Cairns Regional Council confirmed the garbage truck belonged to a council contractor but could not make further comment.
The Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.
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