Traffic crash, Kuranda Range

Police are investigating after a serious crash on the Kuranda range this morning, Queensland Police say.

Around 6am, a semi-trailer and a van collided and both crashed down an embankment.

Both drivers have been removed from their vehicles and have been transported to the Cairns Base Hospital with unknown injuries.

The range remains closed to allow vehicle recovery operations, however some partial releases of traffic are occurring periodically.

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.

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