The airport worker, who has not yet been named, tragically lost his life in an accident at Sydney Airport, also known as Kingsford Smith Airport or Mascot Airport
An airport worker has tragically died following a horrific incident at Sydney Airport. The man, believed to be in his 40s, lost his life after he was hit by a vehicle at the freight handling terminal.
Paramedics rushed to the scene, but the man – who has not been named – could not be revived and was declared dead at the scene. His death is now being investigated by police but the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
A Sydney Airport spokesperson told news.com.au: “We are currently supporting NSW Ambulance, NSW Police and Safe Work NSW in response to an incident that occurred earlier this morning involving an airfreight employee.
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“Our thoughts are with the worker’s family, friends and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time,” the spokesperson added. “We are working to support the airline and relevant authorities as they investigate the incident.”
A statement from Australia’s flagship carrier Qantas confirmed the incident occurred at their international freight terminal and said it was “working closely with the relevant authorities”.
“Our thoughts are with the worker’s family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time,” it said.
It comes after a dad tragically died whilst on holiday in Turkey, following his removal from a flight due to drunken behaviour and subsequent separation from his family.
The devastating news of his death was only discovered when his father travelled to Turkey to investigate his whereabouts.
Ben Crook, 32, was reported missing after he jetted off to Antalya with his partner Jess Jenkins and their two children on September 23.
After consuming alcohol and cocaine, he exhibited erratic behaviour on the flight, shouting at an air steward and smashing both his and Ms Jenkins’ mobiles, according to the inquest.
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Upon landing in Turkey on September 24, Mr Crook, from Abertridwr, Caerphilly, was escorted off the plane and separated from Ms Jenkins. She was instructed to leave the airport and took a taxi to their hotel with the children.
The inquest at Gwent Coroner’s Court on Tuesday revealed that Mr Crook never made it to the hotel, reports Wales Online .
Following his son’s disappearance, Mr Crook’s father journeyed to Turkey and uncovered the tragic news that his son had died after falling from a height and sustaining fatal injuries.
A post mortem examination conducted at the Antalya Forensic Institute confirmed that Mr Crook had suffered external injuries and lacerations consistent with a fall.
He died at Antalya Training and Research Hospital at 2.15am on September 25, the inquest heard.