Workplace death and serious injuries at Leitchville incident

Thursday, 07 December, 2017

A workplace incident at Leitchville has led to the death of one worker and life-threatening injuries for a second worker.

It is believed the men were loading heavy equipment into a shipping container at a decommissioned milk processing plant when the incident occurred about 11 am on Wednesday, 6 December.

WorkSafe Victoria is currently investigating.

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