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Woman killed in ceiling collapse west of Sunshine Coast, Queensland

A woman in her 60s has died after her ceiling collapsed on top of her.

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A woman in her 60s has died after the ceiling collapsed at her home, west of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Emergency services were called to a residence on South Kerton Rd at East Nanango about 1.30pm on Monday.

The Courier Mail reported the woman, aged 64, was found under rubble in the kitchen amid an ongoing DIY renovation project.

A woman in her 60s has died after the ceiling collapsed at her home in Queensland. Picture: Nine News
A woman in her 60s has died after the ceiling collapsed at her home in Queensland. Picture: Nine News
The woman was treated by paramedics, but tragically died at the home. Picture: Nine News
The woman was treated by paramedics, but tragically died at the home. Picture: Nine News

A Queensland Police spokesperson confirmed the woman died at the home in the state’s South Burnett region after being caught in the collapse.

The woman has not been formally identified by police, with a report to be prepared by officers for the coroner.

The home is located about 170km west of the Sunshine Coast. Picture: Nine News
The home is located about 170km west of the Sunshine Coast. Picture: Nine News
Emergency services were called to the home about 1.30pm. Picture: Nine News
Emergency services were called to the home about 1.30pm. Picture: Nine News
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