One dead after two cars burst into flames following north Queensland crash

A person has died after two cars collided southeast of a major regional city, with both cars bursting into flames.

A person has died and two others have been taken to hospital in critical condition following a fiery crash in Queensland’s north.

The two-vehicle crash occurred after 1.30pm on Monday on Carty Rd and Goodsell Rd at Cape Cleveland – about 37km southeast of Townsville.

A Queensland Police spokeswoman told NCA NewsWire the cars collided and burst into flames.

She confirmed one person had died.

#Update2 - One patient has been transported in a serious condition to Townsville University Hospital with spinal injuries after a serious two-vehicle crash on Goodsell Road at 1.35pm. #CapeCleveland

— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) April 10, 2023

According to Queensland Ambulance Service, one patient suffered spinal injuries and was transported to Townsville University Hospital.

A second was flown to the hospital with abdominal injuries.

Both are in a critical condition, police confirmed.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the incident and has called for any dashcam footage or for any witnesses to come forward.