Fatal traffic crash at Smithfield, QLD

Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred this afternoon at Smithfield, Queensland Police say.

Initial information suggests around 2pm on a sand track near McGregor Road, two men were riding motorcycles when one of the men has fallen off injuring himself.

The 21-year-old Brinsmead man was transported to Cairns Base Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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