Former Australia all-rounder Symonds dies aged 46

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died at the age of 46.

Early reports from police reported Symonds died in a single car accident near Townsville, Queensland, where he lived after retirement.

In a statement, Queensland Police said: "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."

His family released a statement to confirm the tragic news and asked for privacy.

Symonds becomes the third Australian cricket legend to pass away this year, following Rod Marsh and Shane Warne, who both suffered suspected heart attacks.