Appeal - Double fatal traffic crash at Cloncurry

Police investigating a fatal traffic crash which claimed the lives of two people in December last year at Cloncurry, are appealing for public assistance.

At around 6.35am a utility travelling along the Barkly Highway, 26-kilometres west of Cloncurry, collided with a road train.

Officers are hoping to speak to two potential witnesses to the crash, in particular, two women who were travelling in a small white car in the area at the time.

As a result of the collision, a 44-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy died.

The driver of the road train was airlifted to the Mount Isa Base Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and is appealing for a anyone with information to make contact.

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.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.

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