Worker dies after incident at Queensland coal mine
Authorities have confirmed that one of two workers involved in an incident at Oaky Creek Coal Mine in central Queensland has died.
Jasmine Hines is a reporter with ABC Capricornia in central Queensland.
Authorities have confirmed that one of two workers involved in an incident at Oaky Creek Coal Mine in central Queensland has died.
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