Teenage boy dies after motorbike crash near Townsville

A 12-year-old boy has died after a motorbike crash on the outskirts of Townsville yesterday.

Police said they were investigating the crash that occurred behind Coachwood Court in Nome about 4.52pm.

Detectives believe the teenager was riding a motorbike, when it crashed into a railway gate.

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Queensland Ambulance treated the boy, but he died at the scene.

Nome is a small rural town located about 19km from Townsville.

Police are continuing to investigate.