Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Cairns

Two people have died following a single vehicle traffic crash at Barron last night.

Around 9.30pm a sedan travelling along Lower Freshwater Road left the road and collided with a power pole and immediately caught fire.

The driver, an 18-year-old man and passenger, a 17-year-old girl both died at the scene.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations continue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

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

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