A worker has suffered potentially life-threatening burns in a horror incident on the northern Gold Coast.

Emergency crews were called to a diesel fire at an earth-moving business in Stapylton at around 6.45am Wednesday morning.

The man in his 60s sustained significant burns to his body and face.

He’s been rushed to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment.

Workplace Health and Safety are expected to launch an investigation.

More to come. 

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