Man dead after workplace incident at old Holden factory at Elizabeth South

A 38-year-old man has been killed in a workplace accident at the old Holden factory in Adelaide’s north on Friday.

At the former GMH Factory site on Phillip Highway, an industrial accident has occurred. (More information to come). 30 May 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

A man is dead after a workplace incident in Adelaide’s northern suburbs on Friday.

Masses of emergency services personnel were seen racing to the old Holden factory on the Philip Highway at Elizabeth South after reports a man had become trapped in machinery just before 10.30am.

Police said the 38-year-old man, from Para Hills West, died at the scene.

BREAKING: Emergency services are responding to a serious industrial accident at the old Holden factory at Elizabeth South. #7NEWSpic.twitter.com/cIjmP2Cna9

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Police officers examine a four-wheel drive in the carpark of the business. Picture: Dean Martin

An emotional worker is consoled by a colleague in the carpark of the business after the incident. Picture: Dean Martin

Outside the business premises after the incident, police were examining a grey Toyota LandCruiser.

Approximately 30 to 50 workers exited the warehouse and after being spoken to in the parking lot, it appears they were sent home.

The Advertiser sighted one man crouching on the floor with his head in his hands and visibly upset.

A SafeWork SA spokesperson said inspectors were attending the incident at an engineering business and inquiries were continuing.

Police said there were no suspicious circumstances and a report would be prepared for the coroner.

Originally published as Man dead after workplace incident at old Holden factory at Elizabeth South