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Horror when seven workers fall through a factory roof in Sydney’s west
- Workers in Sydney fall through the roof on machines on Tuesday afternoon
- The accident happened at an industrial estate in Wetherill Park
- Emergency services are on the scene to ‘rescue’ seven injured workers
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Seven workers have fallen through the roof of a factory cold store in Sydney’s western suburbs.
Three of the workers are believed to be seriously injured and are being treated at the scene industrial complex at Cavasinni Place, Wetherill Park.
A spokesman for NSW Fire and Rescue said the workers landed on machines Tuesday afternoon after falling through the roof.
Firefighters are on the scene of the industrial complex at Cavasinni Place, Wetherill Park after seven workers fell through a roof
Specialized rescue firefighters work with paramedics to “rescue” the workers.
Six NSW ambulances are on site, carrying several NSW fire and rescue vehicles, including three trucks.
“The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time,” a source said, although they are considered serious.
NSW Ambulance confirmed in a statement that there are “several injuries, at least three of which are seriously injured.”
Among those present is a specialized medical team.
The NSW Police Department is also one of several emergency services present at the plant.
The cause of the accident, which happened around 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, is not yet known.
More to come
Emergency services are on the scene to ‘rescue’ seven injured workers