Construction worker, 20, dies in freak accident at work next to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle
Construction worker, 20, tragically dies in freak work accident when steel rebar ‘fell and hit’ him
A young construction worker has died after an accident on a building site next to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.
Emergency services were called to the New Lambton Heights site after reports that a man was trapped when “reinforcements fell and hit him” around 9am Wednesday.
The 20-year-old was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, police said in a statement.
The man, whose identity is not yet known, later died.
A young construction worker has died following an accident on a building site next to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle (scene pictured)
Emergency services were called to the New Lambton Heights site (pictured) after reports that a man was trapped when ‘reinforcements fell and hit him’ at around 9am on Wednesday.
It is clear that he worked on the site of the redevelopment of the John Hunter Hospital, which is run by Australian-based construction company Multiplex.
“A serious incident occurred this morning at our John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct site where reinforcement fell and hit a worker,” a statement from Multiplex said.
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park sent his condolences to the man’s family, friends and colleagues.
“This is distressing for all concerned and support and advice is available for workers, staff and their families at this difficult time,” he said.
Police have established a crime scene on Jacaranda Drive, which has been investigated by specialist police.
A report is being prepared for the coroner and SafeWork NSW has been notified.
The 20-year-old was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, police said in a statement. The man, whose identity is not yet known, later died.