A 50-year-old Townsville man died in a collision between a fully loaded coal train and the Toyota Landcruiser he was travelling in on Tuesday evening in the Bowen area.
Queensland Ambulance Services say the incident took place on Peter Delemothe Road, near Bogie, shortly after 9pm and four patients were assessed at the scene.
A man in his 40s was transported by ambulance to Bowen Hospital then airlifted by rescue helicopter to Mackay Hospital in a serious condition.
A man in his 50s was assessed in a critical condition but sadly died on scene.
Two further patients, the drivers of the train, were uninjured.
Forensic crash units are investigating and Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam vision from the surrounding area to come forward.
Queensland Police Services say that allegedly the driver of the Toyota Landcruiser went round the boom gates and the level crossing and warn motorists to never take a risk.
The public are reminded that warning lights and boom gates are there for a reason and that it is impossible for a train to stop suddenly if something is obstructing the track.
A 50-year-old Townsville man died when the vehicle he was travelling in collided with a fully-loaded coal train. Photo: stock image
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