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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Major rescue efforts are underway at the Curragh coal mine in Central Queensland, where at least one worker is trapped underground

    Major rescue efforts are underway at the Curragh coal mine in Central Queensland, where at least one worker is trapped underground


    Emergency services were alerted to the mine roof collapsing yesterday afternoon.

    Acting Mines Minister Tony Perrett has confirmed two men have been rescued, with one taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but a third worker remains missing.

    Police, Queensland Mines Rescue and safety authorities remain at the site.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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