The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a vehicle plunged 50m down an embankment in the Gold Coast hinterland, killing the driver.

Emergency crews rushed to Springbrook Road around 10.30am on Saturday following reports a grey Mitsubishi Triton had crashed down an embankment and caught fire.

Crews abseiled down to the burning wreckage where the driver, a 61-year-old Mudgeeraba man, was found deceased inside the vehicle.

Investigators are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

Investigations are ongoing.

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