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Investigations are underway after a ground worker was killed in an accident at Sydney Airport over the weekend.
The man aged in his 40s suffered injuries to his head and chest after being hit by a towing vehicle at the Qantas international freight terminal at around 10:30 on Sunday morning, and could not be revived. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
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“Everyone at Sydney Airport is deeply saddened by the fatal incident involving an airfreight worker earlier this morning,” a Sydney Airport spokesperson told the Sydney Morning Herald on Sunday.
“Our thoughts are with the worker’s family, friends and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time. We are working to support the airline and relevant authorities as they investigate the incident.”
Qantas said it was “working closely with the relevant authorities and will provide support to all those affected”, while the man’s employer, labour-hire firm Wymap People, also offered its condolences.
“We are saddened about the tragic accident involving a team member of Wymap People. Our sympathy and condolences go out to the family, friends, team members and broader airport community,” the company said in a statement.
No flights were disrupted by the incident, and SafeWork NSW has confirmed it is responding and making inquiries.
