General News
13 August, 2026
Incident under investigation
AN incident which left a man in a critical condition at the Western Victoria Livestock Exchange (WVLX) over the weekend is under investigation.
A Worksafe spokesperson confirmed an incident had occurred but said details could not be provided as the incident remains under investigation.
“WorkSafe inspectors have attended and are making inquiries to determine whether further action is required,” the spokesperson said.
An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson confirmed paramedics had responded to an animal-related incident at around 4.15pm on Sunday, August 9.
“Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics assessed and treated one patient,” the spokesperson said.
“A man in his 70s was transported by road ambulance to Warrnambool Hospital with upper and lower body injuries in a critical condition.”
Western District Newspapers contacted the WVLX but comment, at this stage, was declined.