Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a fatal traffic crash in Nankin today.

Initial investigations indicate at 2.30pm a Mazda 3 was travelling west on Emu Park Road when it collided with a Nissan Patrol travelling in the opposite direction, just east of Thompson Point Road.

The driver of the Mazda, a 21-year-old Rockhampton woman, died at the scene. A male passenger in his twenties, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The female driver of the Nissan and a male passenger, both in their twenties, where also transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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

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