Police are investigating after a man operating a mower was killed in a traffic crash at Seventy Mile near Charters Towers this morning.
Just after 10:00am a man on a tractor mowing the edge of the roadway was struck by a semi-trailer travelling on the Gregory Developmental Road.
A 60-year-old Broughton man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The truck driver was not physically injured.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to please contact police.
The road remains closed in both directions.
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.
