Brisbane: Worker crushed to death, teen trapped on construction site after wall gave way
A worker has died, and a teenager is seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed during peak hour at a construction site in Brisbane’s West End.
The incident occurred just before 8.30am on Boundary Street, where two workers, aged 45 and 19, were on site when the wall suddenly gave way.
The younger worker was trapped under heavy blocks of concrete, pinned by his legs.
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Tragically, the second worker died at the scene.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has launched an investigation into the incident while police are preparing a report for the coroner.
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