The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two vehicle fatal traffic crash at The Gemfields, near Emerald yesterday afternoon, Queensland Police say.
Initial investigations indicate around 1.30pm, a 4wd utility travelling south on Anakie – Sapphire Road has collided with a sedan that was travelling west along the Capricorn Highway.
The driver of the sedan, a 39-year-old man from Blackall received critical injuries and was transported to Emerald hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
A 24-year-old female passenger from the sedan received non-life threatening injuries and was flown to a Brisbane hospital for treatment.
The 24-year-old male driver, a 24-year-old female passenger and a 30-year-old male passenger of the utility all received non-life threatening injuries and were transported to Emerald Hospital for treatment.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are continuing.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
