Young Worker Tragically Killed On JHH Construction Site

 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.

Police and Safe Work NSW are investigating the workplace accident at the John Hunter Hospital construction site Picture: SMH

Man In Hospital Following Workplace Accident At Shoal Bay

BY LAUREN FREEMANTLE

A workplace accident at Shoal Bay has seen a man airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.

Around 8:15 this morning, emergency services were called to a workplace on Rigney Street near the intersection of Tomaree Road after being told a man had fallen from his truck.

It's now believed the man may have been operating an excavator which rolled off the back of a truck. 

The 56-year-old sustained serious head injuries and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

The scene of this morning's accident at Shoal Bay. Image: The Herald.