A construction worker has died after falling approximately 16 meters from scaffolding at a building site in Mona Vale.
The fatal accident occurred just after 11:30am yesterday (Thursday, April 10) at the corner of Bungan Street and Waratah Street, where a four-level apartment building is nearing completion. The victim, a man in his 50s, fell from the upper level of construction scaffolding and landed on the pavement below.
A pedestrian who witnessed the accident reported hearing yelling from above before seeing the worker crash through tree branches and land on the pavement. The witness, who was walking through the pedestrian arcade adjacent to the building from Akuna Lane, stated the victim landed dangerously close to them.
Following the fall, colleagues of the worker rushed to provide aid and began CPR while emergency services were contacted. According to the witness account, the man appeared to have been killed instantly.
Four NSW Ambulance crews responded to the scene, including Intensive Care Paramedics from Narrabeen Ambulance Station and NSW Ambulance Inspector Christine Ashman. Upon arrival, they confirmed the man was deceased.
Northern Beaches Police Area Command established a crime scene at the building site and began conducting inquiries with witnesses. A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed that the matter has been reported to the coroner and SafeWork NSW, which will be investigating the circumstances of the incident.
The identity of the deceased worker has not yet been released pending notification of family members.
Published 10-April-2025
