Two die in wall collapse at Qld racecourse

Two men have been killed after a concrete slab fell on them at Brisbane's Eagle Farm Racecourse.

A horse is seen at the Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane

Two men have been killed after a concrete slab fell on them at Brisbane's Eagle Farm Racecourse. (AAP) Source: AAP

Two men have been crushed to death after a concrete slab fell on them at Brisbane's Eagle Farm Racecourse.

The construction workers were killed after the slab reportedly came loose from a crane at the site on Thursday afternoon.

Other workers rushed to help at the construction site, but were unable to save the pair.

Emergency services, including seven ambulance crews, raced to the construction site just before 4pm on Thursday.

A Workplace Health and Safety spokesman said the authority had been notified about an incident involving concrete panels and was also making initial inquiries.

The infield of the track is currently undergoing a $37 million redevelopment, which includes the construction of hundreds of stables.


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