Shire of Peak Downs

Peak Downs mine collision kills worker, injures another

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.