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Woman killed after car, truck collide on Brisbane Valley Highway

A 19-year-old woman has died after her car and a truck collided north-west of Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon.

The Brisbane Valley Highway was closed for hours after the crash. File picture
The Brisbane Valley Highway was closed for hours after the crash. File picture

A 19-year-old woman has died after her car and a truck collided north-west of Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon.

Early police investigations show the accident occured about 5pm when the car travelling north on the Brisbane Valley Highway and a truck travelling in the opposite direction collided.

The driver of the car, who was from Toogoolawah woman, died at the scene.

The truck driver, a 36-year-old Regents Park man, was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Witnesses or anyone with relevant vision of either vehicle prior to the crash is urged to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.

Originally published as Woman killed after car, truck collide on Brisbane Valley Highway

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/highway-closed-after-serious-car-truck-crash/news-story/f08323c9649a88125b6a1cf8fd0cc81b