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Man dead, two injured after loaded coal train crashes into another locomotive west of Rockhampton

Police and emergency services at the scene of the crash. (Supplied: RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service)

A 49-year-old man has died in a collision between a loaded coal train and another locomotive in central Queensland.

Police said both trains were travelling west when the crash happened about 11:30am at Westwood near Rockhampton.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating. (Supplied: RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service)

Two other men were hurt.

A 43-year-old man suffered a broken leg and was flown to the Rockhampton Hospital.

A 41-year-old man suffered minor injuries and was taken to the same hospital by road.

The accident closed the Capricorn Highway for about two hours.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Emergency workers at the scene of the crash. (Supplied: RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service)

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