Bruce Highway closed, major traffic delays expected as police work at fatal crash scene

The Bruce Highway is expected to be closed for at least six hours as forensic crews investigate a fatal crash at Mount Surround.

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THE Bruce Highway will be closed for up to six hours as forensic investigators work at the scene of a fatal crash.

A spokeswoman from Queensland Police confirmed the road will be closed in both directions with a traffic diversion in place.

Police are redirecting both south and northbound traffic through Woodstock Giru Rd.

B-double or heavy vehicles will not be able to take this route, and have been requested by police to park safely until the highway has reopened.

The driver of a sedan was killed in the crash about 2pm after a collision with a garbage truck.

Originally published as Bruce Highway closed, major traffic delays expected as police work at fatal crash scene