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Man dies in wall collapse

A man has died after a brick wall fell on him in Belmont on Tuesday afternoon.
Police were called to a house in Culbin Avenue at 2.10pm on 31 May after receiving reports a fence had fallen on a man.
Police said they believed the man was working on a wall at the front of the property when it collapsed on him.
Paramedics attended but the man died at the scene. Police will prepare a report for the coroner and WorkSafe Victoria will investigate the incident.
Police are yet to notify next of kin.
Any witnesses to the incident are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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