Industrial accident, fatal crash, Willowbank

Police are investigating following a fatal crash at a Willowbank racing event this evening (January 7).

Initial information indicates just before 7pm, a vehicle left the track and crashed into a camera tower.

The driver, and sole occupant of that vehicle suffered fatal injuries as a result.

A camera operator was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Forensic Crash Unit is assisting Workplace Health and Safety with investigations.

The public are advised to avoid the area around Champions Way or exercise patience with likely traffic disruption.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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