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Man killed at Parramatta construction site

A 32-year-old man has been killed after he fell from a Parramatta construction site.

Patient transport service arrives at a Parramatta work site after an incident at Phillip St.
Patient transport service arrives at a Parramatta work site after an incident at Phillip St.

A 32-year-old man has been killed after he fell from a construction site at Parramatta on Tuesday.

The man reportedly fell from The Lennox apartment building site at Phillip St shortly after 4pm.

A NSW Police spokesman said emergency services raced to the scene after reports the man had been injured.

“He was treated but declared deceased at the scene,’’ the spokesman said.

The Lennox construction site at Parramatta where the man died.
The Lennox construction site at Parramatta where the man died.
The Lennox building and construction site.
The Lennox building and construction site.

“A crime scene has been established as inquiries continue. SafeWork NSW has been notified.’’

On Wednesday, SafeWork said it was continuing investigations.

“SafeWork’s inquiries are continuing and further comment is not available at this time.”

EQ Projects manages The Lennox site, which was closed on Wednesday.

“We all offer our condolences to the man’s loved ones, friends and colleagues at this terrible time,’ an EQ spokesman said.

“In conjunction with the CFMEU and Foundo Blue, we are offering immediate counselling and support for all construction employees and sub-contractors.”

Police attend the site of the fatality at Parramatta. Picture: Darren Leigh Roberts
Police attend the site of the fatality at Parramatta. Picture: Darren Leigh Roberts

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/parramatta/man-killed-at-parramatta-construction-site/news-story/e7dee6c6e36daa188e2d427e3c54a042