Man Dies After Mount Clear Mine Collapse

A man has died following a mine collapse at Mount Clear yesterday, 13 March.

Emergency services were called to an operational mining site on Woolshed Gully Drive about 4.50pm after reports of a rockfall.

Two people were pinned by fallen rocks while 28 workers were able to take refuge in a safety pod.

The incident occurred approximately 3km underground from the mine entry.

Paramedics worked with mine rescue staff to stabilise one person prior to extrication.

The 21-year-old Ballarat man was treated for lower body injuries and airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.

The 28 miners that took refuge were safely brought to the surface and assessed by Ambulance Victoria.

The body of the second man trapped, a 37-year-old Bruthen man, was recovered this morning.

WorkSafe will investigate the incident while police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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