Bayswater Power Station incident leaves four hospitalized

Four people were taken to the hospital following an incident at the Bayswater Power Station near Muswellbrook on Saturday morning, October 24.

NSW Ambulance paramedics responded to the scene at approximately 8:30 am, assessing seven individuals and transporting four to medical facilities. AGL, the operator of the coal-fired power station, confirmed the incident and stated that the area has been secured. The company noted that an investigation is currently underway and emphasized that their immediate priority is the safety and care of their personnel.

Commissioned in 1985, the Bayswater Power Station has a capacity of 2,715 megawatts. It is slated for closure by 2033 as part of AGL’s Climate Transition Action Plan.