Four hospitalised after incident at Bayswater Power Station
Paramedics assessed seven people and transported four to hospital after an incident at AGL's Bayswater Power Station early Saturday.
An incident at Bayswater Power Station near Muswellbrook in NSW sent four people to hospital on Saturday morning. NSW Ambulance attended at 8.30am and assessed seven people at the site.
AGL confirmed the incident occurred at its coal-fired power station and said the area had been safely secured. The company stated that medical care was being provided and an investigation was underway.
Bayswater Power Station has a capacity of 2715 megawatts and is scheduled to close by 2033 as part of AGL's climate transition plan.
- 4 of 7 assessed
- People transported to hospital
- 8.30am Saturday
- Ambulance arrival time
- 2715 megawatts
- Station capacity
- 2033
- Scheduled closure
Why it mattersA significant incident at a major power station affecting multiple workers raises questions about workplace safety and the operation of critical energy infrastructure.
AustraliaThe incident affects workers in NSW and underscores safety considerations at Australia's aging coal-fired power stations as they transition toward closure.
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