Man rushed to hospital after excavator incident at One Tree Hill

A worker at a sporting ground on the outskirts of Adelaide has been rushed to hospital after a serious incident involving an excavator.

A worker has been rushed to hospital after becoming trapped under an excavator that rolled at a One Tree Hill construction site. Picture: 7NEWS

A worker has been rushed to hospital after an excavator rolled at the construction site of a BMX track in One Tree Hill on Monday morning.

The man was working at McGilp Recreation Park when the excavator fell on its side, about 10.45am.

Initial reports indicated the man was trapped underneath the machine.

Several ambulances, police and CFS attended the scene.

A worker has been rushed to hospital after becoming trapped under an excavator that rolled at a One Tree Hill construction site. Picture: 7NEWS

Emergency services, including several ambulances, police and CFS attended the sce. Picture: 7NEWS

An SA Ambulance spokesperson confirmed a male had been transported to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries are not yet known.

Mum Lenore said her child was at the One Tree Hill Primary School opposite the park when the incident happened.

She said parents were notified by the school that all children were to be kept inside while the incident was “sorted out”.

A police spokesperson said SafeWork would investigate the incident.

Originally published as Man rushed to hospital after excavator incident at One Tree Hill