Man’s leg amputated in horror workplace incident in Sydney’s west

A man’s leg was amputated after he became stuck in machinery, with rescue crews rushing to the scene to try to free him.

A man’s leg has been amputated after it became stuck in machinery in a horror workplace injury in Sydney’s west.

Emergency services were called to Yamma St in Sefton just after 8.45pm on Sunday.

A NSW Ambulance spokesman said a man in his 70s had got his leg stuck in machinery.

A man’s leg was amputated after it became stuck in machinery in a workplace incident. Picture: Google Maps.

Fire and Rescue NSW rushed to the scene, with a spokesman confirming a specialist rescue fire truck was sent out.

“On arrival crews encountered a man injured by machinery,” the spokesman said.

“Firefighters assisted to extricate the patient.”

The man’s leg was amputated as a result.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was rushed to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition.

NewsWire has contacted SafeWork NSW for comment.

Originally published as Man’s leg amputated in horror workplace incident in Sydney’s west