Two men have died and another is inured after a crash which saw a truck carrying ammonium nitrate catch fire in Western Australia last night.
The crash occurred at about 10:30pm on the Great Northern Highway when a car collided with a truck about 25km north of Wubin.
A police spokeswoman said the driver of the truck and a passenger in the car died at the scene, the West Australian reported.
The driver of the car escaped serious injury and was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital.
Ammonium nitrate is a fertiliser that is highly flammable.
It is commonly used in the mining industry as an additive to explosives.
The road is expected to be closed until noon today as crews work to clear the scene.
Major crash officers are investigating the accident.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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