SYDNEY, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Police in Australia's state of Queensland reported on Saturday that at least three people died in a fatal five-vehicle crash accident on Friday night at Maryborough West, Queensland.
Initial information indicates that five vehicles crashed at the Bruce Highway and Walker Street intersection at around 10 p.m. local time on Friday, with two vehicles catching fire, said the police.
At least three people died at the scene and three others got minor injuries.
Vehicles involved were two semi-trailers, a dual cab ute, a hatchback and a caravan trailer.
Investigation into the accident is ongoing. ■
