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Coal miner dies after being hit by a truck in NSW Hunter Valley
Australia🏛️ PoliticsCenter12 hr. ago

Coal miner dies after being hit by a truck in NSW Hunter Valley

A coal miner in his 50s died after being struck by a truck at the United Wambo Open Cut coal mine in New South Wales' Hunter Valley. Emergency services responded to the scene around 1:00pm, but the man could not be revived. The mine, operated as a joint venture by Glencore and Peabody, has suspended operations while investigations into the incident continue. Company CEO Peter Sharpe expressed condolences to the worker's family and emphasized support for employees. Union representatives and local politicians condemned the tragedy, highlighting the need for improved workplace safety. The incident occurred during a regional conference focused on mining health and safety.

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Coal miner dies after being hit by a truck in NSW Hunter Valley

A coal miner in his 50s died after being struck by a truck at the United Wambo Open Cut coal mine in New South Wales' Hunter Valley. Emergency services responded to the scene around 1:00pm, but the man could not be revived. The mine, operated as a joint venture by Glencore and Peabody, has suspended operations while investigations into the incident continue. Company CEO Peter Sharpe expressed condolences to the worker's family and emphasized support for employees. Union representatives and local politicians condemned the tragedy, highlighting the need for improved workplace safety. The incident occurred during a regional conference focused on mining health and safety.

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