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One Worker Missing After Collapse at Curragh Coal Mine Near Blackwater

Emergency crews continue a search at the site under a multi-agency response.

Overview

  • The collapse was reported about 3pm Friday at the open-cut operation in Central Queensland.
  • Two men were caught in the incident; one was located and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Search and rescue efforts for the second worker continued into the evening with police and ambulance crews on scene.
  • Queensland Police said they will assist partner agencies with investigations into the incident.
  • Mine owner Coronado Global Resources acknowledged the event without further comment, and safety regulators were contacted.