Man in his 50s killed in St George farming accident

It has been confirmed that a man has died in a farming accident on a rural property in southwest Queensland, with authorities now investigating the cause of the tragedy.

Grave fears for man in a critical condition after a farming accident on a rural southwest Queensland properties.

A man has died after a farming accident on a rural Queensland property.

Emergency services were called to a St George property just after 11am on April 10.

Sadly, a 58-year-old man was pronounced dead on scene.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said paramedics rushed to the Stubby Lane property, where a man was in a critical condition after a farming accident.

A Queensland police spokeswoman said the 58-year-old man was declared dead on scene.

The Office of Industrial Relations confirmed an investigation into the incident was launched on April 11.

“Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is investigating an incident that occurred at a workplace in St George,” a Workplace Health and Safety Queensland spokeswoman said.

“WHSQ inspectors have been dispatched and are expected to arrive at the scene later today.

“As this is a current investigation, no further information can be provided at this time.”

Originally published as Man in his 50s killed in St George farming accident