Media Release – ABC News – Man killed in workplace accident at Toll Shipping facility in Port Melbourne

A man has been crushed to death on board a ship at the Toll Shipping facility in Port Melbourne.

Emergency services were called to Williamstown Road at 1:45pm (AEST).

The man, aged in his 40s, was helping load or unload cargo from a ship when the incident occurred.

Ambulance Victoria said they treated the man at the scene, but he could not be saved.

Toll Group spokesman Christopher Whitefield said the company would be conducting a full investigation into the incident.

“Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues, and counselling will be offered to all affected,” he said.

WorkCover is also investigating.