Wongabel crash: Man dies at scene on Atherton Herberton Road

A 33-year-old man has died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash southwest of Cairns that has left another driver in hospital, and a road closed.

The 33-year-old driver of a Ford Ranger died at the scene.

A man has died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash southwest of Cairns that has left another driver in hospital, and a road closed.

Police were called to the scene on Atherton Herberton Road, Wongabel, about 7.50pm following reports of a crash involving two four-wheel-drives.

It is believed a Ford Ranger and Toyota RAV4 that were travelling in opposite directions collided.

The driver and sole occupant of the Ford Courier, a 33-year-old Bayview Heights man, was treated for serious injuries, but later declared dead at the scene.

The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota, a 45-year-old Atherton woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Atherton Hospital in a stable condition.

Atherton Herberton Road, between Wongabel Road and Mount Baldy Bridge Road is expected to be closed for a number of hours while crews clear the scene.

Motorist are advised to avoid the area or expect delays.

Originally published as Wongabel crash: Man dies at scene on Atherton Herberton Road