BY IAN CROUCH
Police and Safe Work NSW are investigating the circumstances surrounding a workplace accident on the John Hunter Hospital construction site which claimed the life of a 20-year old man.
Emergency services were called to the Health and Innovation Precinct work site at about 9.00am on Wednesday to reports the young man was struck by steel reinforcement which fell on him.
He was taken to the nearby hospital in a critical condition but died on Wednesday afternoon.
Health Minister Ryan Park has offered his condolences to the man's family, friends and colleagues, with support and counselling being provided to all concerned.
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| Police and Safe Work NSW are investigating the workplace accident at the John Hunter Hospital construction site Picture: SMH |
