Car Crash Report: Two Men Killed In A Burning Car.
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Two men are dead following a fiery head-on smash in Townsville’s Southside early this afternoon, one of the driver’s was incinerated.
Police say the crash, which involved a Ford Falcon station wagon and a Ute towing a trailer, occurred about 1pm on the Bruce Highway on Stuart Drive
"A small fire began in the Ute’s engine before engulfing the cabin into flames," QLD police said in a statement today.
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"Two females travelling in the Ute were able to escape ... and despite attempts by a number of onlookers, the male driver of the Ute ... was unable to be rescued."
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The man, aged in his late 50s, was instantly killed in the burning vehicle and the blaze was later ceased by the Queensland Fire.
A passing nurse stopped to give first aid to the Ford Falcon’s P-plate driver.
Despite attempts to resuscitate the elderly man, he died from a suspected heart attack related to his injuries.
Also the two women who escaped from the burning Ute have been taken to Townsville Hospital for medical treatment.
There were initial reports the crash also involved a motorcyclist, but a motorbike found at the crash site was being carried in the Ute’s trailer.
Motorists are warned to avoid the area as diversions remain in place on the Bruce Highway, via Stuart Drive.
Police have established a crime scene and an investigation is underway by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.
The double fatality follows another road death on the Bruce Highway. Now with a total of 283 deaths in Queensland Roads this year to date.
Also about 8 this morning, a passing motorist saw a Hyundai Excel which had left the road and slammed into a tree, off Charters Towers Road.
A 38 year old man was found dead behind the wheel.
Anyone who witnessed either crash is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Harley Saxby, 7 News.