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Sydney Trains Worker Dies After Cherry-Picker Hits Disused Bridge in Lithgow

Police have opened an investigation seeking dashcam footage from witnesses.

Overview

  • A cherry-picker truck struck a disused rail bridge on Inch Street around 8:50am, causing the structure to collapse onto the vehicle.
  • The 38-year-old driver freed himself and was treated for minor injuries before being taken to Lithgow Hospital, NSW Ambulance said.
  • The 34-year-old passenger remained trapped for hours and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Police confirmed both men were Sydney Trains employees, SafeWork NSW has been notified, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
  • Inch Street remains closed as a recovery operation using cranes continues, and investigators are seeking dashcam or CCTV from nearby motorists and businesses.