Man and woman die after tragic crash on major Queensland highway

Olivia Lambert
7NEWS
A woman has succumbed to her injuries in hospital after a crash on the Bruce Hwy. File image
A woman has succumbed to her injuries in hospital after a crash on the Bruce Hwy. File image Credit: Google Maps

A man and woman have died after a tragic crash on a major Queensland highway.

The 76-year-old man and 68-year-old woman from East Mackay were travelling on the Bruce Hwy at Kuttabul on December 28 when their Toyota Kluger crashed.

The woman was rushed to Mackay Base Hospital in a critical condition and has since succumbed to her injuries.

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The 76-year-old man sustained critical injuries in the crash but died at the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and anybody with information or dashcam footage is urged to come forward.

Originally published on 7NEWS

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