Queensland — state of Australia

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Friday, October 30, 2026

Queensland

state of Australia

In brief

A fatality and serious injuries occurred when a light vehicle was struck by a mining truck at Peak Downs mine near Moranbah, Queensland, with one worker dead at the scene and another hospitalized in life-threatening condition; the incident prompted investigations by Resources Health and Safety Queensland, police, and coal inspectors, while BMA suspended operations and the union offered support. The case is being treated as a serious workplace incident with authorities and the company cooperating to determine the full circumstances.

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