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Worker dies following scaffolding collapse at Sydney construction site | |
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A worker has died and another has been critically injured after scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Sydney. | |
The two people were trapped under rubble about midday on Monday, a Fire and Rescue NSW said. | |
One man was rescued from the Macquarie Park worksite and rushed to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition about 1pm. | |
Another man was pronounced dead at the scene before 3pm. | |
Vision that appears to have been filmed shortly after the incident shows tonnes of steel, concrete and meshing strewn over the construction site. | |
Workers can be seen scurrying to safety as pieces of debris are heard falling to the ground in the vision, obtained by Nine News. | |
Four Fire and Rescue crews, 10 ambulance crews and two helicopters responded to the scene. | Four Fire and Rescue crews, 10 ambulance crews and two helicopters responded to the scene. |
A delicate rescue operation is underway as workers are trapped by collpased scaffolding at a construction site on Epping Road. #9NewsFor the latest: https://t.co/8QLHK78sXc pic.twitter.com/9dfBQ21rBc | |
Construction company Ganellen said it was helping emergency services at the accident site at the Lachlan’s Line project. | Construction company Ganellen said it was helping emergency services at the accident site at the Lachlan’s Line project. |
“This is a tragic incident and our deepest sympathies go to the young man’s family, co-workers and friends,” a spokesman said in a statement. | |
“Another injured worker is receiving treatment in hospital and our thoughts and best wishes are with him. All others on site have been safely accounted for.” | |
NSW Police have established a crime scene and will prepare a report for the coroner. | |
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