NSW Police Force

12/13/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/12/2023 16:49

Man dies following workplace incident near Walgett

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Man dies following workplace incident near Walgett

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.

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