POLICE and the workplace safety watchdog are investigating an incident at a worksite after a man died in hospital from his injuries.
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The 63-year-old man was seriously injured in the April 13 incident but his condition deteriorated in hospital and he died on Sunday, New England police have confirmed.
Investigators - as well as SafeWork NSW - are now piecing together the circumstances surrounding the incident at the business off Industrial Drive in Moree.
About 10am on April 13, emergency services including police and paramedics received a triple zero call for help after reports a man was injured in a truck crash.
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Officers rushed to the scene to find the 63-year-old with serious injuries. He was treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics before being rushed to Moree hospital for emergency treatment.
He remained in a serious condition but died in hospital on April 16.
New England police said on Monday that investigations into the incident are continuing, and a report will now be prepared for the coroner, who will rule on the cause of death.
SafeWork NSW was alerted to the incident and inspectors are investigating the man's death.
When contacted by the Leader, a spokesperson for SafeWork NSW said investigators were piecing together the circumstances surrounding the incident.
"Enquires are continuing and no further comment can be made at this time," the spokesperson said.
Investigations continue.
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Breanna Chillingworth
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
