Wilmar warns of cane rail collisions ahead of school holidays
By The BriefBrief
North Queensland sugar miller Wilmar Sugar says it has seen an increase in accidents and near misses on its cane railway network. The company is warning parents and children to stay off railway lines after incidents including children riding bikes on railways and vehicle collisions at sugarcane train crossings, which can disrupt harvest.
WHO:Wilmar Sugar
WHAT:Wilmar Sugar reports increased accidents and near misses on its cane railway systems and issues a warning for parents and children to stay off railway lines.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:North Queensland, Australia
WHY:The warning is triggered by a reported increase in accidents and near misses, including children on railways and vehicle collisions at sugarcane train crossings.
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