Man loses life in truck rollover at the Boyne Valley
The sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene and the Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident
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UPDATE SATURDAY 11.40AM:
A 31-YEAR-OLD man has died following a single vehicle traffic crash in Bancroft yesterday afternoon.
Police were called to the scene on Balls Road just before 4pm, where it is believed the truck was climbing an incline when it left the roadway and rolled down an embankment.
The 31-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
UPDATE 5.00PM: A TRUCK has rolled over on Hays Road at Bancroft.
A Queensland Police spokesman said the incident was reported to them at 3.48pm.
The Forensic Crash Unit has been tasked to the scene.
EARLIER: THERE are reports of a single vehicle accident on Gladstone-Monto Rd at Bancroft, near Monto.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said one crew is currently on route to the scene at the intersection of Pine Mountain Road.
More to come.
Originally published as Man loses life in truck rollover at the Boyne Valley
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