Worker killed and another injured as mining truck reverses over vehicle at Peak Downs mine in Queensland

A worker was killed and another seriously injured when a mining truck collided with another vehicle at a central Queensland coal mine. A large mining truck reversed over a light vehicle at BMA’s Peak Downs mine in Moranbah, with emergency services called to the scene about 4.38am on Friday. Queensland Police said one man died at the scene. Another man, who was trapped by his lower leg, was freed by rescue crews before being rushed to Moranbah Hospital in a stable condition, Queensland Ambulance Service said. BMA confirmed the incident and said operations had been suspended across all of its sites for 24 hours. “This is a devastating tragedy which will be felt across BMA, BHP and the entire resources sector. We are providing support to the families and loved ones involved,” a spokesperson said.