Man killed in workplace incident at mine site at Pooncarie

A man has been killed following a workplace incident at a mine site in the state's south-west overnight.

Police have been told that about 5.15pm yesterday (Monday 12 August 2019), a 47-year-old man was killed when a collision occurred between a bulldozer and a light vehicle at a mine site near Pooncarie.

Emergency services were notified and attended the scene immediately.

Officers attached to Barrier Police District established a crime scene and were assisted by Broken Hill Crime Scene.

Investigations continue.

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