Woman, 55, dies after colliding with train on level crossing
A 55-year-old woman has died after a car and freight train collided on Thursday morning in north Queensland.
The accident happened at about 10.30am at a level crossing on Fredericksfield Road and the Bruce Highway at Fredericksfield, south of Ayr.
Police believe the woman was the sole occupant and driver of the car.
It is thought the Pacific National train collided with the driver’s side of the sedan.
The highway was shut down and an emergency helicopter arrived at the scene, but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crossing was undergoing maintenance at the time, but preliminary investigations from Queensland Rail show there is no reason to believe the crossing wasn’t working.
“Our thoughts are with the lady’s family and the people involved in this terrible incident,” a Queensland Rail spokesperson said in a statement.
“Services were immediately suspended through the area and emergency services were advised.”
“Queensland Rail will conduct a full investigation into this incident and has referred it onto the Australian Transport Safety Bureau for their review.”
Investigations are ongoing.
