Workplace accident at Edinburgh, SA

Police and Safework SA are investigating an industrial accident at Edinburgh last night, according to SA Police.

Just after 7pm yesterday (Monday 14 November) emergency services were called to a plastic factory on Kaurna Avenue after reports of a chemical explosion.

Initial reports indicate that two employees were working with a chemical when it ignited causing serious injuries to both of them.

The two men were rushed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. A 29-year-old man remains in a critical condition.

Safework SA are investigating the incident.

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