Truck plunges off bridge near Rockhampton, killing driver

A truck driver has died in hospital after his rig plunged off a bridge in central Queensland overnight. Picture: ABC

The scene of the overnight crash. Picture: ABC Capricornia

A MAN has died after his truck plunged off a bridge south of Rockhampton this morning.

The semi-trailer had been heading north on the Bruce Highway at Bajool about 2am when the accident happened, police said.

As the truck crossed the Bobs Creek Bridge it left the roadway and fell into the creek below.

The driver, who was the sole occupant of the truck, was transported to Rockhampton Hospital where he died hours later.

The scene of the overnight crash. Picture: ABC Capricornia

A grass fire and a diesel spill also needed to be brought under control following the crash.

Traffic was closed in both directions as crews worked to clear the road, which was gradually opened a lane at a time.

A Department of Transport and Main Roads engineer was dispatched to assess the bridge for damage.

The police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.