One dead after crash in state’s far northwest
One person has died and another is in a serious condition in hospital following a car crash overnight.
Emergency crews arrived on scene at the Barkley Highway, north of Mount Isa, just after 2.30 this morning.
A patient was initially treated for critical injuries, but reportedly died at the scene.
Meanwhile, a man in his 20s was flown to Mount Isa Hospital with significant head and neck injuries.
Serious traffic crash, Barkly Highway, 50 kilometres north of Mt Isa. The highway will be closed. Motorists are advised to delay any travel between Camooweal and Mt Isa. #Qldtraffic pic.twitter.com/KsggJJgCHE
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) December 3, 2020
The highway was closed for several hours, with police warning motorists to delay any travel between Camooweal and Mt Isa.
Originally published as One dead after crash in state's far northwest
