Man killed in construction site explosion

A 60-year-old Healesville man has reportedly been killed in an explosives incident in Harkaway.

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.

More as it comes.