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Man dies in workplace accident in Melbourne's north

Emily Bennett

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A man has been killed in a workplace accident at a Melbourne recycling plant.

Police were called to the Cleanaway Coolaroo Material Recovery Facility in the city's north this morning.

The man has not been formally identified and his death is not being treated as suspicious.

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Police were called to the Cleanaway Coolaroo Material Recovery Facility in the Melbourne's north this morning.

Police were called to the Cleanaway Coolaroo Material Recovery Facility in the Melbourne's north this morning. 9News

WorkSafe is investigating the death.

"Police will prepare a report for the coroner," a police spokesperson said in a statement.

A Cleanaway spokesperson said the team felt "deeply saddened by the loss of life" today.

"Our priority is supporting those impacted by the incident, in particular family, colleagues and our workers at the site," the spokesperson said.

"We are working closely with authorities to investigate the incident.

"It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time."

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