A 15-year-old boy has died when a concrete slab fell on him at a factory in Melbourne\u2019s southeast.<\/p>\n
An industrial accident was reported at the precast concrete factory on Carter Way in Dandenong South about 10.45am on Thursday, sparking an emergency response.<\/p>\n
It is understood an upright concrete panel fell on top of the teenage boy while multiple staff members were nearby, many on their smoko break.<\/p>\n
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow<\/a><\/p>\n Multiple ambulances, police cars and a fire truck raced to the scene.<\/p>\n Paramedics did everything they could to save the teenager but he sadly died.<\/p>\n Detectives spent hours at the factory investigating the incident, leaving only later in the afternoon.<\/p>\n Personal support staff have also been on site to assist workers.<\/p>\n The company declined to comment, saying it was busy with WorkSafe investigators who are currently inside the factory.<\/p>\n WorkSafe investigators are now working to piece together how the concrete slab managed to fall on the teenage boy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Huge update for hero cop who ended Bondi Junction stabbing <\/p>\n 2 min read<\/p>\n