37yo was killed, two others injured in horror Bruce Hwy crash at Bowen

It can be revealed a 37-year-old Bowen man was the victim of a fiery crash that also left two injured on the Bruce Highway on Monday.

The Bruce Hwy North of Mackay was closed for up to six hours after a Bowen man died at the scene of a horror car crash north of Mackay

Police have confirmed a 37-year-old Bowen man was tragically killed in a fiery crash yesterday that also left two people injured.

Paramedics were called to a scene just outside of Bowen Airport about 5.55am on Monday near the Sculley St and Bruce Highway intersections.

The head on crash caused an inferno. Photo: Carolyn Robinson

It claimed the life of one person and two people were rushed to hospital with abdominal and pelvic injuries, but are in stable conditions.

They were then taken to Mackay Base Hospital for further care.

Both lanes of the Bruce Highway were initially blocked.

Trucks and semi-trailers are back on the move after lanes reopened on the Bruce Highway, near Bowen at around 12.15pm.

A forensic crash unit is investigating the fatal car crash and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward.

The devastating scene confronting emergency workers after the inferno.

A Queensland Fire Department spokesman said one of the cars engulfed in flames following the head on collision but the blaze was under control by 6.20am.

The Bruce Highway reopened in both directions at about 12.15pm allowing heavy vehicles through and easing congestion.

The detours were only open for smaller vehicles as larger trucks and semi-trailers were told to wait until the road was cleared.