Two women, aged 50 and 68, have died in a domestic shooting incident in Booral, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast.

A 79-year-old man is in a critical condition at Hervey Bay hospital.

Police were called to a private residence on Riverheads Road at 6.40am, where it is understood they have seized a firearm.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and believe no one else is involved.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.