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.
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.
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