Qld man dies after falling under own truck

A man has been killed north of Brisbane after falling out of a reversing truck, which rolled over him.

A man has died after being run over by a large vehicle north of Brisbane after he fell out of the driver's cabin.

The 58 year old was reversing a large prime mover at the Woodford Showgrounds around 9pm last night when he opened the door and got out of the cabin.

However he misjudged his step and fell under the wheels of the truck, which was still moving and rolled over him.

Witnesses called paramedics and performed CPR however despite their efforts the man died at the scene.

Police are investigating but said there are no suspicious circumstances to the incident.


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