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Man dead and woman in hospital after jetski crash north of Cairns

Investigations under way after jetski crashed into mangroves on the Barron River north of the Stratford Boat Ramp in far north Queensland

A 56-year-old man has died in a jetski accident north of Cairns, after crashing into mangroves.

The man and a 60-year-old woman were riding on a jetski on Friday on the Barron River when they crashed north of the Stratford Boat Ramp at about 10am, police say.

Both riders were ejected into the water.

Paramedics treated both at the scene, but the man was declared dead.

The forensic crash unit is investigating the incident, according to Queensland police.

The woman was taken to Cairns hospital in a stable condition with shoulder and chest injuries, according to a spokesperson for the Queensland Ambulance Service.

Both people involved were from Brinsmead, a suburb of Cairns.

Investigations are continuing.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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