Booral man dies in tragic three-vehicle crash at Biggenden

A motorbike rider has died in a tragedy impacting two Qld towns as road closures remain in place.

A man has suffered critical injuries in a crash in the North Burnett.

A man has tragically died following a three-vehicle crash at Biggenden, in the North Burnett region on Saturday.

Emergency crews were called to the scene at Rollison Creek Bridge on Maryborough-Biggenden Rd shortly after 9.30am, following reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and two vehicles.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said paramedics arrived to find the 74-year-old motorcycle rider from Booral on the Fraser Coast with “life-threatening chest and leg injuries.” Police later confirmed he died at the scene.

At the time of reporting, Maryborough-Biggenden Road remained closed as investigations are underway by the Forensic Crash Unit.

Authorities expected the closure to last for several hours and motorists travelling to Biggenden were advised to seek alternate routes.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444.

Originally published as Booral man dies in tragic three-vehicle crash at Biggenden