Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds passed away in a car accident, Cricket Australia said on Sunday. Symonds was 46.
"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," a police statement read according to cricket.com.au.
"Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries," it added.
The 46-year-old had played 26 Tests and 198 one-day internationals for Australia.
"Australian cricket has lost another of its very best," Cricket Australia chairman Lachlan Henderson said in a statement.
"Andrew was a generational talent who was instrumental in Australia's success at World Cups and as part of Queensland's rich cricket history.
"He was a cult figure to many who was treasured by his fans and friends," he added.
Symonds was part of Australia's ODI World Cups triumphs in 2003 and 2007, and the news of his death comes just months after the demise of fellow Australian greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh, who both died of a heart attack.
"Unfortunately I've been here too often this year under these circumstances. I actually can't quite believe it, to be honest," former Australia skipper Mark Taylor told Channel Nine. "Another tragic day for cricket."
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