Sydney
A worker has tragically died after being struck by a fan blade at a wind farm construction site in Victoria, Australia. The incident occurred on Monday morning near the small town of Rokewood, about 100 kilometers west of Melbourne.
Police confirmed that emergency services were called to the Golden Plains Wind Farm construction site at around 8 a.m. local time. First responders attempted to revive the man, but he was declared dead at the scene.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan expressed her condolences, calling the incident a “deep concern and a tragedy” during a press conference. The Golden Plains Wind Farm is set to become Australia’s largest wind farm, with the project being recognized as a state-significant clean energy initiative.
The site has been closed for investigation, and WorkSafe Victoria has launched an inquiry into the fatal accident. Authorities are working closely with emergency services to determine the cause of the incident.
