Police are investigating a three vehicle, fatal traffic crash in the Southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway at Federal this morning.
Police received calls just before 4am of the crash and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances involved.
Three people have died and a male in his 30's sustained a head injury and was transported in a serious but stable condition to Gympie Hospital.
The Bruce Highway is expected to be closed in the Southbound lanes for an extended period and diversions are currently in place.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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