Mine worker killed and another injured after truck strikes vehicle at Peak Downs

Incident Overview

A mine worker was killed and another seriously injured after a large mining truck struck a light vehicle at the Peak Downs coal mine in Central Queensland on 24 July 2026. The ABC later identified the deceased worker as Andreas Loizou. The article said the light vehicle was reportedly reversed over shortly before 5:00am.

A third person at the site experienced a medical episode while emergency services were responding and was flown to Mackay Base Hospital in a stable condition. The circumstances described here were still being established when the source was published.

Workplace, Location and Time

Peak Downs is an open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin, about 31 kilometres south-east of Moranbah. The incident was reported early on 24 July 2026, shortly before 5:00am. The mine is owned by BMA, and the deceased worker was identified in a statement from contractor Thiess.

Worker and Incident Details

Andreas Loizou was trapped in the light vehicle after it was struck by the larger mining truck. A second mine worker was taken from the site to Moranbah Hospital. The ABC reported chest and leg injuries and described that worker’s condition as serious but stable. The article did not identify the second worker.

Injuries or Fatality

Mr Loizou died. The second worker sustained serious injuries, and a third person was treated after a medical episode during the response. No other injuries were reported in the source.

Emergency and Regulator Response

Resources Safety and Health Queensland said investigators and coal inspectors were attending and were working with Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service. BMA suspended operations at Peak Downs and paused operations at four other Bowen Basin mines for 24 hours. A vigil was held at the Moranbah Miners Memorial. Information for people affected by a workplace injury is available from workers compensation lawyers.

Investigation or Court Update

Thiess said an investigation had begun and that its immediate focus was supporting those affected. Queensland Police said its Forensic Crash Unit was investigating. No charge, prosecution or finding of liability was reported in the available source.

Sources

• ABC News — Peak Downs mine worker dead, another injured as truck rolls over vehicle at mine (24–25 July 2026)