A devastating industrial accident has claimed the life of a worker in Sydney's Preston area after a forklift overturned in a warehouse. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Tuesday afternoon but were unable to save the victim, who died at the scene from catastrophic injuries.
Emergency Response Fails to Save Worker
Paramedics and police arrived swiftly at the industrial estate following reports of the incident, but the worker had already sustained fatal crush injuries. "This is an absolute tragedy that should never have happened," said a NSW Ambulance spokesperson. "Our thoughts are with the victim's family during this unimaginably difficult time."
Safety Investigation Underway
WorkSafe NSW has launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. Early reports suggest the forklift may have been improperly loaded or operated, though officials stress it's too early to determine exact causes.
"We will be examining all aspects of this incident," a WorkSafe inspector told reporters at the scene. "Warehouse safety protocols exist precisely to prevent tragedies like this."
Industry Calls for Safety Review
The shocking incident has prompted calls from union leaders for an immediate review of forklift operation standards across Australian warehouses. "This is every worker's worst nightmare," said the NSW Secretary of the Transport Workers Union. "We need urgent action to ensure no other families suffer this pain."
The victim's identity has not yet been released pending notification of relatives. Police have cordoned off the warehouse as forensic teams document the scene.
