Cloncurry tragedy as car collides with a road train, killing two

Two people, including a 17-year-old boy, died when their car collided with a road train in regional Queensland.

Police say the crash between the utility and the road train took place about 6.35am Monday on the Barkly Highway near Cloncurry.

As a result, a 44-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy died.

The driver of the road train also sustained injuries to their chest and abdominal area.

They were airlifted to Mount Isa Hospital in a stable condition.