Twelve Apostles Visitors Centre Worksite Shut Down After Man Loses Hand

A serious workplace accident has led to a man losing his hand at the popular Twelve Apostles Visitors Centre in Victoria's south-west. The incident occurred this morning while the man, reportedly in his 20s, was engaged in cleaning out a sewer pit. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene in Princetown around 9 a.m. Medical personnel assessed and treated the injured worker before he was transported to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. His condition has been described as serious. WorkSafe Victoria has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. As a result of the distress caused to the injured man's colleagues, the worksite has been temporarily shut down. The Twelve Apostles precinct, a major tourist attraction drawing over two million visitors annually, is currently undergoing a significant $126 million redevelopment project aimed at enhancing facilities for the large number of tourists.