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Man dies after terrifying crash in NQ

Man dies after terrifying crash in NQ

A man has died in hospital after suffering life-threatening chest injuries in a single-vehicle accident.

Initial police investigations indicate that a white Madza BT-50 was travelling on Mackay Eungella Rd near Mirani, west of Mackay, when it left the road and crashed at around 12.30pm.

The driver and sole occupant, a 79-year-old man from Pinnacle, suffered life-threatening chest injuries and was taken to Mackay Base Hospital.

He tragically passed away in hospital on Saturday evening.

The police will prepare a report for the coroner.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Police are appealing for witnesses or people with information to contact them.