Two people died in a horror three-vehicle crash in regional Queensland on Friday.
Queensland Police say a man and woman were traveling north on the Bruce Highway in Wunjunga, about 22km south of Home Hill, when a truck traveling in the opposite direction collided with their vehicle about 11.30am.
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The incident subsequently caused a third vehicle to crash.
The driver of the initial vehicle, a 67-year-old Hervey Bay man, died from his injuries at the scene.
His 62-year-old passenger was airlifted to Townsville University Hospital in a critical condition, but later died from his injuries.
The truck driver, a 61-year-old Deeragun woman, and the 36-year-old male driver of the third vehicle managed to escape the ordeal uninjured.
“It’s a very horrific scene,” Queensland Police senior sergeant Craig Shepherd told 7NEWS.
Forensic police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Anyone with information or dashcam vision of the area at the time of the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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