Crew Injured in Cargo Ship Fall Off Queensland

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Two crew members have fallen 14 metres on a cargo ship off Queensland, leaving one fighting for life and the other with spinal injuries.

Both men were flown to Rockhampton Base Hospital after they fell at Port Alma, south of Rockhampton, on Sunday, the RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service said.

One man was rushed into surgery with life-threatening injuries.  The other suffered spinal injuries and was in a stable condition.

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Source: Brisbane Times