Vic worker fatally injured in incident involving powerline

An investigation has been launched by WorkSafe after a worker suffered a fatal injury while installing irrigation at an orchard in northern Victoria last Thursday.

According to WorkSafe, the man was dealing with a 6.5-meter length of aluminium pole when electricity from an overhead power line flowed through it, leading to electrocution.

The 49-year-old man was discovered dead by a colleague at around 2pm on Friday following a report of his disappearance.

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https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-09/worker-electrocuted-overhead-power-line