Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for dashcam footage after a traffic crash in Mingela yesterday afternoon, 4 September.
Initial investigations indicate at 5.15pm a cattle truck was travelling southwest on the Flinders Highway between Mingela and Charters Towers. Due to smoke from a grass fire blowing onto the road, the driver of the truck slowed down.
A second cattle truck collied with the rear of the truck and a 4WD subsequently crashed into the second truck.
The male driver and female passenger of the second truck were both airlifted to Townsville University Hospital in a serious condition.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who has dashcam vision or was travelling on the road at that time to contact police.
Investigations are ongoing.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads
