Woman killed in head-on crash with truck on Bruce Highway

Bryce Luff
7NEWS
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal two vehicle crash at Bororen on Tuesday. File image
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal two vehicle crash at Bororen on Tuesday. File image Credit: AAP

A woman has been killed in a head-on collision involving a truck and a car near Gladstone, Queensland, on Tuesday afternoon.

The Volkswagen and truck were travelling in opposite directions when they crashed on Bruce Hwy near Daisy Dell Rd, Bororen about 2pm.

A 63-year-old driver behind the wheel of the Volkswagen died at the scene.

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The truck driver, a 41-year-old man, was taken to hospital as a precaution.

The Bruce Hwy between Turkey Beach Rd and Cherryvale Rd was closed as police investigated.

Queensland Police have appealed for information, including dash-cam footage, of the incident or moments before it.

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