Meriton Worksite Tragedy: One Worker Dead, Another Paralysed in Concrete Pump Collapse

Incident Overview

On Tuesday, 6 August 2025, at approximately 9:00am, a concrete pumping equipment collapse occurred at a Meriton construction site on Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford, in Sydney’s northwest. Two workers were critically injured: one was pronounced dead at Westmead Hospital, and the other remains in critical condition with spinal injuries and punctured lungs.

SafeWork NSW and NSW Police have launched a full investigation into the incident. The site has been secured and operations suspended pending regulatory clearance.

• Fatalities:
  • On Tuesday, 6 August 2025, at approximately 9:00am, a concrete pumping equipment collapse occurred at a Meriton construction site on Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford, in Sydney’s northwest
  • Deceased:
  • NSW Ambulance attended and transported both workers to hospital
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Tuesday, 6 August 2025, at approximately 9:00am, a concrete pumping equipment collapse occurred at a Meriton construction site on Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford, in Sydney’s northwest
• Deceased:
• NSW Ambulance attended and transported both workers to hospital

SafeWork NSW and NSW Police have launched a full investigation into the incident. The site has been secured and operations suspended pending regulatory clearance.

SafeWork NSW is conducting a full regulatory investigation into the collapse of the concrete pumping equipment. NSW Police are also investigating the incident. Meriton has stated it is fully cooperating with SafeWork NSW and the police inquiry.

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors, or witnesses present at the Meriton Carlingford site on Tuesday, 6 August 2025 between 8:00am and 10:00am to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.

In Summary

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors, or witnesses present at the Meriton Carlingford site on Tuesday, 6 August 2025 between 8:00am and 10:00am to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.