Man dies after becoming stuck in cement crushing machinery in central Queensland

A 68-year-old man has been killed after being trapped in machinery in central Queensland.

Emergency services were dispatched to Knight St in Rockhampton at around 11.30am on Tuesday following reports of a 68-year-old man sustaining injuries.

The man was successfully rescued from the machinery by a specialised rescue team and medical personnel. He was then transported to Rockhampton Hospital on a stretcher at around 12.30pm.

According to reports, the worker succumbed to severe head injuries on Tuesday afternoon.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is currently conducting an investigation into the incident.

First published here.