Worker dies after 'falling container' incident at Newcastle airport
Emergency services were called to a worksite in Williamtown, north of Newcastle about 9.20am on Wednesday morning after they were informed a man had become trapped 'under equipment'.
'NSW Ambulance paramedics rendered aid to a man at the scene, however he was unable to be revived. While yet to be formally identified, the man is believed to be aged in his 50s,' a police spokesman said.
'Police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and established a crime scene which will be examined by specialist police. A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.'
The Newcastle Herald reported the incident as a 'container fall'.
A spokesperson for SafeWork NSW said the organisation had been 'notified' of the incident and was 'responding'.
'SafeWork NSW inspectors are on site and making enquiries' they said.
Newcastle Airport operations have continued, and no disruptions were reported to any scheduled flights.
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