The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened an investigation into a fatal collision between a truck and a train at a level crossing in Yalboroo, Queensland, on August 29.
According to a report filing on the ATSB’s website, the incident took place at roughly 9.50am on August 29, 2017, at level crossing 5318 near Yalbaroo.
Aurizon freight train 8279, on its way to Townsville from Mackay, reportedly collided with the truck at the level crossing, fatally injuring the driver inside the vehicle.
The train driver was physically unhurt by the collision, according to the Bureau, and there was only minor damage to the train and fixed infrastructure.
The level crossing in question is controlled by passive warning/stop signs.
The ATSB expects to file a completed report by May next year.