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Posted:
2018-05-24 12:09:00
Original link:
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/one-dead-two-others-fighting-for-life-after-gas-leak-at-paper-mill-20180524-p4zhdq.html
One man is dead and two other workers are fighting for life after inhaling a mystery toxic gas at a paper mill near the Victorian border.
Emergency services were called to the Norske Skog site in Ettamogah, near Albury, about 3pm on Thursday.
A worker has died after a toxic gas leak at a paper mill near Victoria's border.
Photo: James Wiltshire/The Border MailAbout 150 employees were evacuated, with 15 taken to Albury Hospital.
One man later died, while the other two employees remain critical.
Fire crews remained at the scene late Thursday, while WorkSafe has also launched an investigation.