Worksafe Probes Fatal Accident on Western Australia Mine Access Road
A tragic accident occurred on an access road leading to the King of the Hills gold mine in Western Australia, resulting in a fatality and serious injuries. The incident took place early yesterday morning, around 5 am, leaving a profound impact on the local mining community.
Incident Details
A 38-year-old man lost his life in the crash, while a 32-year-old driver sustained serious injuries. Both individuals were traveling on a mining tenement road, situated over 850 kilometers northeast of Perth, when the vehicle lost control and rolled.
Victims and Investigations
Unfortunately, the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was urgently transported to Kalgoorlie Health Campus for medical treatment. Initial investigations have not determined the cause of the vehicle’s loss of control.
- Fatality: 38-year-old male
- Injured: 32-year-old male driver
- Location: King of the Hills gold mine access road
- Distance from Perth: Over 850 kilometers
Company Response
Vault Minerals, the mine’s owner, released a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange confirming that the deceased was an employee of Delta FM. This company provides facility management services at the mine, which is a subcontractor for a catering firm.
In light of the accident, Vault Minerals has voluntarily suspended operations at the site to allow for thorough investigations by the authorities. Work is expected to resume on Wednesday.
Ongoing Investigations by WorkSafe
WorkSafe is actively investigating the work-related aspects of this tragic incident. A representative confirmed that their team had attended the accident scene but could not release further information as the investigation remains ongoing.
Commissioner Sally North expressed her condolences to those affected by this unfortunate event. Additionally, Major Crash Investigators are reviewing the scene and have called for anyone with relevant information or video footage to reach out to Crime Stoppers.
