Yeppoon Rd fatality: Man dies in serious two-vehicle crash
A 29-year-old Taranganba man has died after a serious two-vehicle crash north of Rockhampton on Monday.
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A 29-year-old Taranganba man has died after a serious two-vehicle crash north of Rockhampton on Monday afternoon.
It’s believed that the man was driving a Toyota HiLux east on Rockhampton Yeppoon Rd, Ironpot, about 4.30pm when a crash occurred with an oncoming truck.
The man died from his injuries at the scene.
A 41-year-old man was the sole occupant of the truck and was taken to Rockhampton Base Hospital in a stable condition.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the crash, and anyone with any relevant information of dashcam footage has been asked to contact police.
The first call for help was sent about 2.30pm.
One person was in the truck, with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services working to free them.
A QFES spokesman said three crews were on scene, and fireys used hydraulic equipment to try to free the person encapsulated.
“Paramedics and critical care are on the scene of a serious truck and vehicle crash on Yeppoon Road and Iron Pot Road,” QAS said in a tweet.
“Please avoid the area if possible.”
The crash caused major traffic disruptions, with the road expected to be blocked for hours.
At least 5km of traffic has already backed up and is being diverted up Dairy Inn Rd.
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