12/13/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/12/2023 16:49
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 09:40:05 AM
A man has died following a workplace incident in the state's north west.
About 1.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 12 December 2023), emergency services were called to the Kamilaroi Highway, about 60km south of Walgett, following reports a man had been struck by a truck at a worksite.
Officers attached to Central North Police District attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, however, the man - aged 40 - died at the scene.
The driver - a 22-year-old man - was taken to Walgett District Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established, and an investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
SafeWork NSW have been notified.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.