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Tragic Cement Truck Rollover Claims Life in King Ash Bay, NT

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Regulator

NT WorkSafe

Status

The incident has been reported publicly.

Investigated by

WorkSafe

Record summary

Date
Monday 20 May 2024
Location
Bay Nt
Type
Cement truck rollover
Deaths
1On Monday, 20 May 2024, a 45-year-old cement truck driver was killed when his vehicle rolled during a right turn onto Batten Road near King Ash Bay in the Northern Territory, approximately 50 km past Borroloola close to the McArthur River
Injured
None reported
Regulator
NT WorkSafe

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, 20 May 2024, a 45-year-old cement truck driver was killed when his vehicle rolled during a right turn onto Batten Road near King Ash Bay in the Northern Territory, approximately 50 km past Borroloola close to the McArthur River.

NT WorkSafe has been notified and has commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the rollover and vehicle stability factors.

  • Fatalities:
    • On Monday, 20 May 2024, a 45-year-old cement truck driver was killed when his vehicle rolled during a right turn onto Batten Road near King Ash Bay in the Northern Territory, approximately 50 km past Borroloola close to the McArthur River
  • Injuries:
    • None reported.
  • On Monday, 20 May 2024, a 45-year-old cement truck driver was killed when his vehicle rolled during a right turn onto Batten Road near King Ash Bay in the Northern Territory, approximately 50 km past Borroloola close to the McArthur River

NT WorkSafe has been notified and has commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the rollover and vehicle stability factors.

NT WorkSafe is leading the investigation into the rollover, with particular focus on workplace safety protocols and vehicle stability factors. Local police are also examining the circumstances of the crash to determine contributing factors.

NT WorkSafe is appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the cement truck rollover on Batten Road near King Ash Bay on Monday, 20 May 2024 to come forward. Reports can be made to NT WorkSafe on 1800 019 115 or to local police.

In Summary

NT WorkSafe is appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the cement truck rollover on Batten Road near King Ash Bay on Monday, 20 May 2024 to come forward. Reports can be made to NT WorkSafe on 1800 019 115 or to local police.

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