Emergency crews rush to scene of workplace explosion

Four men have been burnt in a workplace explosion at Bundaberg Brewed Drinks just outside Bundaberg, with emergency crews rushing to the scene.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a workplace explosion near Bundaberg on Monday afternoon.

The incident happened about 2.05pm at Kay McDuff Drive at Bundaberg Brewed Drinks in Thabeban.

A spokeswoman from the Queensland Ambulance Service said four men had suffered facial burns in the incident, with two experiencing breathing difficulties.

It is understood the men were installing a boiler at the time of the incident.

The four men have been transported to Bundaberg Hospital, three in a stable condition and one in a serious condition.

Patrol Inspector Grant Marcus said there had been an explosion at the facility and Workplace Health and Safety had been advised.

John McLean, chief executive of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, said there had been an “explosion event” during the commissioning of the boiler and four contractors had been injured.