Two dozen workers have been rushed to hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at a factory in Melbourne’s west on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to a pork processing plant in Benn Court, Derrimut, about 12.45pm, Fire Rescue Victoria said.
The scene at the Derrimut factory.Credit: Nine News
“Firefighters arrived to find 60 persons had evacuated from the factory, with multiple casualties suffering the effects of carbon monoxide exposure,” FRV said.
“FRV crews assisted by applying oxygen therapy to the patients until Ambulance Victoria arrived on scene.”
In a statement just after 3pm, Ambulance Victoria said crews were still at the site and specific patient details were not yet available.
“Twenty-four patients have been transported by road ambulance to Western Health Sunshine, Western Health Footscray, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Werribee Mercy Hospital,” a spokeswoman said.
About 60 people were evacuated.Credit: Nine News
“All patients, including those being transported, are believed to be in a stable condition.”
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