Worker, 20, killed in crushing incident at hospital work site in Newcastle

Investigations are underway after a young man died of his injuries while working on a hospital redevelopment project in Newcastle, NSW.

A worker has been killed at the site of a major hospital expansion project in Newcastle.

The 20-year-old man was fatally crushed about 9am on Wednesday while working on the John Hunter Hospital redevelopment.

New South Wales Ambulance paramedics attended and took the man to hospital in a critical condition, but he later died of his injuries.

Investigations are underway after a 20-year-old man was crushed and killed at the site of the John Hunter Hospital redevelopment project on Wednesday morning. Picture: NCA NewsWire /Brendan Beckett

“Police from Newcastle City Police District attended and established a crime scene which has been examined by specialist police,” said a NSW Police spokesperson.

SafeWork NSW and CFMEU representatives also attended the site and will conduct their own investigations, while police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Anyone with information for police is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The $835m redevelopment is being managed by construction company Multiplex.

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park issued a brief statement following the incident.

“I want to offer my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the worker who tragically lost their life on the site of the John Hunter Hospital redevelopment,” it reads.

“This is distressing for everyone involved and support and counselling is available for workers, staff and their families during this difficult time.”

John Hunter Hospital is undergoing a $835m redevelopment, managed by Multiplex, due to be finished in 2026.

Originally published as Worker, 20, killed in crushing incident at hospital work site in Newcastle