A man has died after becoming trapped inside a Victorian goldmine following a rock collapse. Search and rescue efforts were underway to safely retrieve the man. The mine's owners are working closely with authorities to ensure the safety of the workers.
A man has died after becoming trapped inside a Victorian goldmine following a rock collapse on Wednesday afternoon. Search and rescue efforts were underway to safely retrieve the man following an incident about 3km from the entrance of the mine. The Australian Workers Union confirmed they received a call about the man's death at 5am on Thursday. Victoria Police said the body of a 37-year-old Bruthen man was recovered this morning.
He was one of two miners pinned by rocks, with a second, a 21-year-old, rescued and taken to hospital in critical condition about 8:30pm. He was treated for lower body injuries and airlifted to hospital in a serious condition. Twenty-five other miners who'd been able to take refuge in a safety pod after the collapse were successfully brought to the surface a short time later. The mine's owners Victory Minerals have released a statement saying its emergency response team is working closely with Victoria Police and other authorities. "Right now our priority is the safety and well-being of our mining workers and their families.
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