UPDATE: A man in his 30s, who fell 20 metres to the ground from a piece of equipment at a wind farm has died.
The incident occurred early afternoon at the Proserpine Wind Farm on Station Rd at Lake Proserpine, 30 minutes west of Proserpine.
Initially, it was thought the man had fallen from a wind tower or turbine that had collapsed.
However, it's understood that the wind farm project is only in its development phase and there are no turbines installed, and that the accident involved wind monitoring equipment.
A spokesperson for the Proserpine Wind Farm said they were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of a contractor at the project site in Proserpine.
"Staff are currently travelling to the site to continue to work with authorities and support family and colleagues," the spokesperson said.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with the contractors family at this very difficult time."
Police media said they were notified just before 1pm of the accident.
Police, the fire brigade and Queensland Ambulance all responded to the call, with a rescue chopper also called in to help.
The accident is expected to be investigated by Workplace, Health and Safety.
EARLIER: A man is in a critical condition after falling from a wind tower that collapsed on a property near Lake Proserpine, 30 minutes inland from the township of Proserpine.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson said the man in his 30s suffered significant injuries after he fell approximately 20 metres to the ground.
The spokesperson said it was believed the man was working on the tower when it collapsed.
As such, it is understood it would now be treated as a workplace, health and safety incident.
Police media said they were notified just before 1pm of the accident on a property on Station Rd.
Police, the fire brigade and Queensland Ambulance all responded to the call with paramedics treating the man on site.
At 2pm, a helicopter was on its way to the accident scene.
More details to follow.
A man in his 30s, who fell 20 metres to the ground from a piece of equipment at a wind farm in central Queensland has died.
The incident occurred early afternoon at the Proserpine Wind Farm on Station Rd at Lake Proserpine, 30 minutes west of Proserpine.
Initially, it was thought the man had fallen from a wind tower or turbine that had collapsed.
However, it's understood that the wind farm project is only in its development phase and there are no turbines installed, and that the accident involved wind monitoring equipment.
A spokesperson for the Proserpine Wind Farm said they were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of a contractor at the project site in Proserpine.
"Staff are currently travelling to the site to continue to work with authorities and support family and colleagues," the spokesperson said.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with the contractors family at this very difficult time."
Police media said they were notified just before 1pm of the accident.
Police, the fire brigade and Queensland Ambulance all responded to the call, with a rescue chopper also called in to help.
The accident is expected to be investigated by Workplace, Health and Safety.
Judith Maizey
Judith Maizey has worked as a journalist and communications specialist for more than 30 years throughout Queensland and NSW. Working for Queensland Country Life, she is always up for a chat and loves a good story. Contact 0417 546 616. E: judith.maizey@queenslandcountrylife.com.au
Judith Maizey has worked as a journalist and communications specialist for more than 30 years throughout Queensland and NSW. Working for Queensland Country Life, she is always up for a chat and loves a good story. Contact 0417 546 616. E: judith.maizey@queenslandcountrylife.com.au
