Police Responding To Fatal Traffic Crash At Myrtlevale

A 17-year-old girl has died following a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash in Myrtlevale on Friday, October 11.

Around 3.25pm, a truck and Holden Barina were travelling along the Bruce Highway when they crashed.

The driver and sole occupant of the Holden Barina, a 17-year-old Adromache girl, sustained critical injuries and was transported to Townsville Base Hospital, where she has since passed away.

The driver of the truck, a 52-year-old Burdell man, was not physically injured.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash.

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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