Quarry operator dies underneath truck

A 68-year-old man has died after being crushed under the back wheels of a prime mover at Mitiamo, north of Bendigo, yesterday.

It is believed the sole trader was working under the truck which was attached to a trailer when it rolled backwards, crushing him and dragging him about 40 metres before he was found about 10:20am.

WorkSafe is investigating.

The death is the 18th confirmed workplace fatality for 2025. There were 24 work-related deaths at the same time last year.