Five people have critical injuries after an explosion at Grosvenor coal mine at Moranbah in central Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

Five people have critical injuries after an explosion at Grosvenor coal mine at Moranbah in central Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
The patients suffered burns to their upper bodies and airways and were taken to Moranbah Hospital in a critical condition.
Ambulance crews were called to the scene just after 3:00pm and multiple aeromedical services are currently on their way.
A spokesperson for Queensland Mines Minister Anthony Lynham said the explosion took place at Grosvenor coal mine, which is operated by Anglo American.
In a statement, mining company Anglo American said it was in the process of evacuating the mine and emergency responses were underway.
“Five people have been injured and transported to hospital. All of the injured people’s families have been contacted,” it read.
“All remaining onsite personnel have been accounted for. The mine is in the process of being evacuated and operations stopped. Emergency response is currently underway.
“The mines inspectorate has been contacted and Anglo American is working to ensure the injured people have the best available medical care.”
More to come.