By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A HEALESVILLE MAN has died following an industrial accident in Harkaway this morning.
At 11.40am, emergency services were called to a Medley Close construction site after a report of a below ground explosion injuring a worker, 64-year-old Peter Low.
CFA crews and paramedics attempted to save the man, but a spokesperson for Victoria Police said he died at the scene.
Worksafe confirmed that they were aware of the incident and are investigating.
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