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Introduction
A 28-year-old woman died after being struck by a car at a construction site on Railside Avenue in Bargo, in Sydney’s south-west. Emergency crews were called to the site at about 4.40pm last Thursday following reports a pedestrian had been hit. Police and paramedics treated the woman at the scene before she was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition. Police were later told on Sunday afternoon that she had died in hospital.
Details of the Incident
Emergency crews were called to a construction site on Railside Avenue, Bargo, at about 4.40pm last Thursday after reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car at the work site.
Police and paramedics treated the 28-year-old woman at the scene before she was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.
The driver, a 55-year-old man, was not injured and was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash began. Police were told on Sunday afternoon that the woman had died in hospital.
Emergency Response
- Police and paramedics treated the 28-year-old woman at the scene
- Not specified
- The woman was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition
Regulatory Investigation
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash began, and SafeWork NSW is investigating.
- SafeWork NSW is investigating
- Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation
Company / Union Response
Not specified
Conclusion
The woman died in hospital after being struck by a car at a construction site in Bargo. Police investigations are ongoing and SafeWork NSW is investigating.