Worker Killed in Late-Night Construction Site Accident Near Newcastle

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 6 November 2025, a 45-year-old construction worker was struck and killed by a material transfer vehicle at a worksite on the New England Highway at Tarro, near Newcastle in the NSW Hunter region, just before midnight.

SafeWork NSW has been notified and will conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances of the fatal incident. NSW Police have secured the scene and begun interviewing witnesses and site personnel.

• Fatalities:
  • On Thursday, 6 November 2025, a 45-year-old construction worker was struck and killed by a material transfer vehicle at a worksite on the New England Highway at Tarro, near Newcastle in the NSW Hunter region, just before midnight
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Thursday, 6 November 2025, a 45-year-old construction worker was struck and killed by a material transfer vehicle at a worksite on the New England Highway at Tarro, near Newcastle in the NSW Hunter region, just before midnight

SafeWork NSW has been notified and will conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances of the fatal incident. NSW Police have secured the scene and begun interviewing witnesses and site personnel.

SafeWork NSW will conduct an independent investigation to examine whether appropriate safety procedures were in place at the construction site. The investigation will assess visibility conditions, proximity of pedestrian workers to operating vehicles, and the adequacy of traffic management controls during night operations. A report will be prepared for the NSW Coroner. Police have begun interviewing witnesses and site personnel to determine how the collision occurred.

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors or visitors who were present at the New England Highway worksite at Tarro between 11:00pm on Thursday, 6 November 2025 and 12:30am on Friday, 7 November 2025 to come forward. Witnesses and persons with relevant information can contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or report online at safework.nsw.gov.au.

In Summary

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors or visitors who were present at the New England Highway worksite at Tarro between 11:00pm on Thursday, 6 November 2025 and 12:30am on Friday, 7 November 2025 to come forward. Witnesses and persons with relevant information can contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or report online at safework.nsw.gov.au.