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Worker Killed at Tarro New England Highway Roadworks

NSW Police have opened an investigation following notification to SafeWork NSW.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called at about 11:50pm to the construction zone at Tarro, near Newcastle.
  • Police say the worker was behind a parked truck when a material transfer vehicle moving toward the truck struck him.
  • The man, aged 45, died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
  • The vehicle's driver was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
  • A crime scene has been established, a coroner's report will be prepared, and the works are part of the M1 extension project.