Australian cricket great Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash
The news broke overnight, with police confirming an investigation into the accident while former team-mates and opponents including Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan paid tribute.
A Queensland Police statement read: "Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, around 50 kilometres from Townsville, that's taken the life of a 46-year-old man. "Early information indicates, shortly after 11pm the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled.
"Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries.We are shocked and saddened by the loss of the loveable Queenslander, who has tragically passed away at the age of 46.
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