Tradie is electrocuted in horror accident while working on the roof of a home in Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
- A man in his thirties tragically dies in a work accident
- He was removing insulation from a roof
A worker has tragically died in a horrific workplace accident.
The tradie, in his 30s, was working on the roof of a house in Manly, on Sydney’s northern beaches, about 3pm when he was electrocuted.
It is believed he had removed insulation from a roof space and was discovered with severe burns Male observer reported.
The fire brigade, which was the first on the scene, performed CPR before the ambulance arrived.
An electrician has tragically died in a horror work accident in Manly (scene pictured)
The tradie was working on the roof of the Northern Beaches home when he was electrocuted
“We arrived to concerned tradesmen, they indicated he was working on the roof,” Manly fire officer Peta Miller said.
“We made sure the power was turned off and the crew had proper protective gear on, after which they gained access to the roof and began CPR.
‘He suffered serious burns and unfortunately could not be resuscitated.’
His next of kin have yet to be informed of the tragedy.
Detectives from Work Cover and police are now investigating the incident.