An underground explosion at the Endeavor mine in Cobar, western New South Wales, resulted in the deaths of two individuals in the early hours of Tuesday. A man in his 60s and a woman in her 20s were confirmed deceased. Another woman sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
Incident Details
An underground explosion occurred at the Endeavor mine in Cobar, New South Wales. Cobar is located approximately 700km (435 miles) northwest of Sydney. Emergency services responded in the early hours of Tuesday following reports of critically injured individuals.
Casualties
- A man, identified as being in his 60s, was confirmed deceased at the scene.
- Two women, both in their 20s, were brought to the surface. One of these women subsequently died.
- The second woman was airlifted to a hospital. Her injuries included minor injuries, hearing damage, and shock.
Investigation
A report concerning the incident will be prepared for the coroner. Additionally, the state's workplace safety authority will conduct an investigation into the explosion.