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21-year-old Mudgeeraba man dead after motorbike and truck crash on Franklin Dr

A man has tragically died in hospital after a motorbike crashed into a truck on the Gold Coast.

21-year-old Mudgeeraba man dead after motorbike and truck crash on Franklin Dr. Picture: Kevin Farmer
21-year-old Mudgeeraba man dead after motorbike and truck crash on Franklin Dr. Picture: Kevin Farmer

A man has tragically died in hospital after a motorbike crashed into a truck on the Gold Coast.

Emergency services were called after reports of a two-vehicle crash on Franklin Dr in Mudgeeraba around 5pm on Thursday.

A Gold Coast police statement said it was understood a Yamaha YZ4007 trail bike was riding east along Franklin Dr when it crashed head on with a tow truck.

Paramedics rushed to the scene and assessed the 21-year-old motorbike rider who had critical injuries.

The Mudgeeraba man was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital and where he tragically passed away.

The 41-year-old Robina tow truck driver was not injured in the crash.

The Forensic Crash Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

crystal.fox@news.com.au

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