Man killed, another injured in workplace incident at construction site in Perth
A man has died and another has been seriously injured after it’s thought a wall collapsed on them at a building site in a Perth suburb.
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A man has died and another has been hospitalised after a workplace incident on a construction site in a Perth suburb.
Emergency services, including four St John ambulances, police and firefighters, were called to a construction site on Sexton Road in Inglewood, a suburb of Perth, about 1.15pm on Thursday afternoon.
According to the ABC, the men sustained injuries after a brick wall collapsed at the construction site, which appears to be a home renovation.
By the time police arrived on the scene, a 69-year-old man had died.
A 26-year-old man was taken to Royal Perth Hospital by St John Ambulance for medical treatment.
His injuries are currently unknown.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
WorkSafe has been notified of the incident and have launched an investigation.
Originally published as Man killed, another injured in workplace incident at construction site in Perth
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