Desperate search for man who fell down mine
A major rescue operation has been launched after a man fell down an unused mine shaft in the NSW Hunter Valley.
Emergency services were called to Dry Creek Rd in Ellalong about 12.45pm on Tuesday after reports of a workplace incident.
Upon arrival police were told a man had fallen into an unused mine shaft.
Officers remain on the scene as of 5pm Tuesday, alongside Police Rescue, NSW Ambulance, and Fire and Rescue NSW.
A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed the rescue operation is expected to be ongoing for “some time”.
