Passenger dead after horror early morning crash at Queensland coal mine – as a second man fights for life
A man has died and another is in a critical condition after a light vehicle was hit by a mining truck near a central Queensland coal operation.
Emergency services were called to the site at Moranbah in the Bowen Basin, approximately 195km southwest of Mackay, just after 4.30am on Friday.
One man was declared deceased on scene and one man suffered chest pain and leg injuries, and was rushed to Moranbah Hospital with critical injuries.
The Daily Mail understands a third man was transported to Mackay Hospital via helicopter after suffering a medical episode. He was not involved in the crash.
A Queensland Police spokesperson told the Daily Mail the forensic crash unit will help investigate the fatal incident.
‘Just after 5am, police were called to assist emergency services following reports of a crash at a mine off the Peak Downs Highway,’ the spokesperson said.
‘Initial information indicates one man was declared deceased at the scene, with another man transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.’
Emergency services were called to the crash at Moranbah in the Bowen Vasin, approximately 195km southwest of Mackay, just after 4.30am on Friday
One man was declared deceased on scene and one man suffered chest pain and leg injuries
Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) chief executive, Claire Cooper, said the lead agency has now deployed investigators and coal inspectors to the site.
‘Preliminary information indicates two vehicles collided at the site early this morning,’ Cooper said. ‘Our thoughts are with the worker’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.’
It’s understood operations have been suspended at the site.
More to come.
