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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Elderly man trapped up to neck in silo
A man has become trapped after falling into a silo filled with urea fertiliser in regional Queensland. Emergency services were called to a property on Roma Taroom Rd in Eurombah, between the Shire of Banana and Western Downs in regional Queensland, about 1.250pm Sunday after reports a man fell into a silo. A Queensland Fire Department (QFD) spokesman told NewsWire a family member raised the alarm after the man became trapped up to his neck after falling into the silo. The silo, which was on private property, is believed to be filled with is a highly concentrated nitrogen fertiliser, commonly used by farmers. A Queensland Ambulance spokesman told NewsWire crews were on the scene to rescue the man, believed to be in his 80s. Three rescue crews are on the scene, who have been specially trained in working in confined spaces. The spokesman told NewsWire the man has been strapped into a harness, though the rescue operation is 'still in action'. More to come
News.com.au
4 days ago
- News.com.au
Man in his 80s trapped up to his neck in silo on regional Queensland property
A man has become trapped after falling into a silo filled with urea fertiliser in regional Queensland. Emergency services were called to a property on Roma Taroom Rd in Eurombah, between the Shire of Banana and Western Downs in regional Queensland, about 1.250pm Sunday after reports a man fell into a silo. A Queensland Fire Department (QFD) spokesman told NewsWire a family member raised the alarm after the man became trapped up to his neck after falling into the silo. The silo, which was on private property, is believed to be filled with urea. Urea is a highly concentrated nitrogen fertiliser, commonly used by farmers. A Queensland Ambulance spokesman told NewsWire crews were on the scene to rescue the man, believed to be in his 80s. Three rescue crews are on the scene, who have been specially trained in working in confined spaces. The spokesman told NewsWire the man has been strapped into a harness, though the rescue operation is 'still in action'.
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- News.com.au
Dingo stabbed after biting child, 9, on heritage-listed K'gari off central Queensland coast
A dingo has been stabbed after biting a young boy at a heritage-listed tourist spot in Queensland. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman confirmed the boy, aged 9, was bitten on the arm by a dingo at Yidney Rocks on K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) about 11.47am on Friday. The dingo was injured by passers-by who ran to the boy's aid, the Department of Environment and Science (DES) said in a statement. Rangers are now searching for the dingo and will increase patrols in the area. 'Visitors to K'gari/Fraser Island are reminded to keep a stick with them, and watch children at all times,' a DES spokesman said. The child was transported to Hervey Bay Hospital in a stable condition with help from Marine Rescue Queensland.
ABC News
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- ABC News
Bruce Highway closed at Damper Creek in far north Qld after truck, car crash
Police are investigating a serious crash on the Bruce Highway in far north Queensland involving a car and a truck. Emergency services were called to the the highway in Damper Creek about 12:45pm. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said two patients were assessed at the scene. Paramedics found the driver of the car with life-threatening injuries. The truck driver, a man in his 50s, was treated for a knee injury. A Queensland Police Service spokesperson says the highway remains closed in both directions at Damper Creek. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays to their travel time.
Herald Sun
15-05-2025
- Herald Sun
Two people fighting for life after horror caravan crash on Bruce Highway
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Two people are fighting for life after a car towing a caravan crashed and rolled down an embankment on a Queensland highway. Emergency services were called to the Bruce Highway near the Sunshine Coast about 11.20am on Thursday after reports of a serious crash. A woman in her 50s was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with life threatening chest and abdominal injuries, a Queensland Ambulance spokesman told NewsWire. A man, whose age is not yet known, also suffered life threatening injuries in the crash. A third person suffered minor injuries. Motorists are urged to avoid the area. Originally published as Two people fighting for life after horror caravan crash on Bruce Highway Breaking News A judge presiding over the case of a woman suing over a strip search at a popular music festival has told the court she has 'grave concerns'. TV Channel 7's news boss Anthony De Ceglie is leaving the network after a little more than a year to take up a surprising new role.
