March 25, 2026

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Incident Overview
A woman has died after being struck by a truck on the Barkly Highway at Barkly, about 40km east of Camooweal. Police and emergency services were called to the scene and the woman was found critically injured before being declared deceased.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 24 March 2026 (9:17pm)
  • Location: Barkly Highway, near Flora Downs Road, Barkly, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Truck (driven by a 60-year-old man from New South Wales)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Woman (age not stated), pedestrian, Barkly — located with critical injuries and later declared deceased at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • 60-year-old man, driver, New South Wales — transported to Mount Isa Hospital for treatment

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services attended after reports a woman had been struck by a truck.
  • The truck driver was taken to Mount Isa Hospital for treatment.
  • Road closures and diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash and enquiries to formally identify the woman are ongoing.

  • Charges laid: Not stated.
  • Court appearances: Not stated.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Barkly community and travellers on the Barkly Highway, with police continuing enquiries in the area.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for anyone with relevant information or dashcam vision from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.