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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

One dead in Balclutha workplace incident

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    A person is dead following a workplace incident in Balclutha this afternoon.

    Police said emergency services were called to the scene, on Barnego Rd, about 4.25pm.

    The person died at the scene.

    WorkSafe has been notified and the death will be referred to the Coroner.

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