Sydney Airport Worker Killed in Freight Handling Terminal Incident

Incident Overview

On Sunday, 8 September 2025, a man in his 40s was fatally struck by a vehicle while performing duties at Sydney Airport’s freight handling terminal at approximately 10:30am local time.

WorkSafe NSW was notified and has commenced an investigation into the incident. Sydney Airport has confirmed that passenger operations were not affected, though the freight facility experienced temporary disruption.

• Fatalities:
  • Emergency services responded quickly to the incident
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• Emergency services responded quickly to the incident

WorkSafe NSW was notified and has commenced an investigation into the incident. Sydney Airport has confirmed that passenger operations were not affected, though the freight facility experienced temporary disruption.

WorkSafe NSW is leading the investigation into the incident. The inquiry will examine workplace practices, vehicle operations, and safety measures within the freight terminal to determine the circumstances and whether further enforcement action is required.

WorkSafe NSW is appealing for any workers, colleagues or witnesses who were present at Sydney Airport’s freight handling terminal on Sunday, 8 September 2025 between 10:00am and 11:00am to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe NSW on 13 10 50 or via the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.

In Summary

WorkSafe NSW is appealing for any workers, colleagues or witnesses who were present at Sydney Airport’s freight handling terminal on Sunday, 8 September 2025 between 10:00am and 11:00am to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe NSW on 13 10 50 or via the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.