Under investigation QLD Construction and maintenance
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
A regulator or police inquiry is under way.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Police
On Thursday, 16 January 2026, a construction worker in his 40s was injured when concrete fell from a crane and trapped him by the legs at a worksite on Minnie Street in Southport, Gold Coast. Emergency services attended and rescue crews worked for approximately 45 minutes to free the man from beneath the rubble.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has been notified and is investigating the circumstances of the incident, including the crane operation and whether appropriate lifting and exclusion controls were in place.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses present at the Minnie Street construction site in Southport on Thursday, 16 January 2026 between 12:00pm and 1:30pm to come forward with information. Contact WHSQ on 1300 362 128 or submit a report via the online incident-report form at whsq.qld.gov.au.
Status: under investigation
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