Person killed in horror truck-car crash on Bruce Highway, Queensland

A person has been killed in a terrifying collision between a truck and a car on a major highway.

A person has been killed in a horror collision between a truck and a car on a major Queensland highway.

The two vehicles collided on the Bruce Highway near Emmett Creek - about 30 minutes south of Townsville - just before 2pm on Sunday.

A driver has died after a truck and car collided on the Bruce Highway on Sunday. Picture: 7News

The driver of the MG car was alone in the vehicle and died at the scene.

The truck driver was not physically injured.

Debris from the collision struck a third vehicle, but all occupants escaped unscathed.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing.

The crash occurred in the afternoon near Emmett Creek, 30 min south of Townsville, Queensland. Picture: 7News

Three teams of paramedics - including advanced and critical care specialists - were on scene, along with two Queensland Fire and Emergency crews.

The site of the incident was full of first responders. Picture: 7News

A third car was hit with debris, but passengers were unscathed. Picture: 7News

The Bruce Highway was closed in both directions and motorists were urged to avoid the area after the crash. The route has since been reopened.

Any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam vision is urged to contact police.

Originally published as Person killed in horror truck-car crash on Bruce Highway, Queensland