Worker killed by collapsed brick wall in Ballarat

A man has been crushed and killed after a brick wall collapsed at a work site in western Victoria.

The incident occurred while a house was being demolished at Kenthworthy Place in Mount Pleasant – a suburb of Ballarat.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman has confirmed the death.

"It is believed a house was being demolished at Kenworthy Place near Flockhart Street, when a wall collapsed on a man about 9am," she said.

"Worksafe are investigating and police will prepare a report for the Coroner."

The man, who died at the scene, is yet to be formally identified.

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