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Woman killed at Mid West underground gold mine after being hit by vehicle
A worker has been killed at an underground gold mine 345 kilometres east of Kalbarri after being struck by a mining vehicle. Westgold Resources said the woman was struck by the mobile plant vehicle at the company's Big Bell underground mine on Tuesday and died while being transported to a Perth hospital by Royal Flying Doctor Service. Westgold executive chairman Peter Cook said the news was devastating and had shaken the company to its core. "Our hearts go out to the family of our employee as well as her colleagues," he said. "The safety and wellbeing of our people is a priority to us, which is why we will ensure ... (full story)