Man Has Died in Dural Lift Accident

Lift Accident: A man has died after after being caught under a lift cage on a property in Dural overnight.

Around 6.30pm yesterday (Thursday 16/11/2023), emergency services were called to a property on Winnanga Rd, DURAL.

Officers attached to The Hills Police Area Command attended and were told a commerical lift cage that was intended to be used for removing branches from some trees on the property was being loaded onto a Utility.

It is understood a 72yo man became trapped under the lift being operated by relative, suffering fatal injuries.

The scene was forensically examined by specialist police, with @SafeworkNSW also inattendance. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Source: The Hills Police Area Command
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