Two men injured, one fighting for life, after being hit by metal object at Newstead workplace in Brisbane

Sarah Keszler
7NEWS
Two men have been injured in a workplace incident at Newstead. File image
Two men have been injured in a workplace incident at Newstead. File image Credit: Google Maps

One man is fighting for life while another suffered serious injuries when they were hit by a metal object at a workplace in Brisbane.

The men were struck by the object while working at a construction site on Wyandra St in Newstead about 12.10pm on Tuesday.

Multiple paramedics were called to the scene, where they treated one man for significant and life-threatening head injuries, and another for significant injuries to his chest.

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They were rushed to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in critical and stable conditions.

WorkSafe Queensland has been contacted for comment.

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Originally published on 7NEWS

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