UPDATE 3.30pm: MOUNT Isa police identified the 23 year old woman who was killed at the scene when struck by a road train on the Barkly Highway on Friday, 9.45am.
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Mount Isa superintendent Russell Miller said police were still investigating what might have caused the collision - which was about five km east of Mount Isa.
"We're not too sure what the lady was doing out there," Superintendent Miller said.
It was unclear if the woman was local, although "she has been here [in Mount Isa] a little while".
He urged witnesses with any information to speak to police.
"Someone might have seen her there before," he said.
Superintendent Miller said the investigators did not believe the woman was exercising.
The area was near Telstra Hill, a popular place for joggers.
He confirmed the driver of the road train was not injured, but was "well shaken up".
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and a report will be sent to the coroner.
The Barkly Highway was reopened at about 1.30pm, Friday.
It was closed for about four hours as police investigated the tragic incident.
Attending Sergeant Jakki Poustie thanked the public for their patience.
Members of the community with any information can contact Mount Isa police on (07) 4744 1111.