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ADF Defence Employee Injured By Explosion
Defence Employee Injured By Explosion
A Defence Australian Public Service employee was injured by a grenade during a standard testing activity this afternoon at the Department of Defence Proof and Experimental Establishment, Graytown, in central Victoria.
The Defence employee was provided immediate first aid by fellow workers and was subsequently evacuated by air to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The hospital has reported that his injuries are serious but that his condition is stable.
The employee's next of kin has been informed.
The cause of the incident is not yet known. A quick assessment of the incident has been initiated.
Fellow Defence colleagues are being provided counselling support by a Critical Medical Support team.
Updates will be provided as more detail becomes known.
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