Fatal Accident at Perth Demolition Site: Falling Wall Claims Life

Incident Overview

On Friday, 6 December 2024, a 69-year-old man was killed when a brick wall collapsed at a demolition site on Sexton Road in Inglewood, Perth. A second worker, aged 26, sustained serious injuries in the same incident.

WorkSafe Western Australia was notified and has commenced an investigation into the cause of the wall failure and any breaches of safety protocols. The site was secured immediately following the incident.

• Fatalities:
  • On Friday, 6 December 2024, a 69-year-old man was killed when a brick wall collapsed at a demolition site on Sexton Road in Inglewood, Perth
• Injuries:
  • Emergency services attended the site promptly following the wall collapse

• On Friday, 6 December 2024, a 69-year-old man was killed when a brick wall collapsed at a demolition site on Sexton Road in Inglewood, Perth
• Emergency services attended the site promptly following the wall collapse

WorkSafe Western Australia was notified and has commenced an investigation into the cause of the wall failure and any breaches of safety protocols. The site was secured immediately following the incident.

WorkSafe Western Australia is leading the investigation to determine the cause of the wall’s structural failure and to assess any breaches of safety protocols or work procedures at the site.

WorkSafe Western Australia is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses present at the Sexton Road demolition site on Friday, 6 December 2024 around 1:15 PM to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or via their online incident-report form at worksafe.wa.gov.au.

In Summary

WorkSafe Western Australia is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses present at the Sexton Road demolition site on Friday, 6 December 2024 around 1:15 PM to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or via their online incident-report form at worksafe.wa.gov.au.