Tablelands man dies in a fatal motorbike crash in Far North Queensland
A man has died in a fatal motorbike crash in remote Far North Queensland.
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A man in his 60s has died after a motorbike crash in the rural locality of Gamboola, in remote Far North Queensland, on Thursday morning.
The rider, from the Tablelands, sustained critical injuries from the crash and was declared dead at the scene.
Police said at roughly 9am on Thursday morning the motorbike was travelling along Strathleven Road in Gamboola when it struck a truck.
The other driver was not injured during the crash and has been assisting police with their inquiries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing its investigation.
Gamboola is located approximately 350km west of Cairns.
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