Servo worker flown to Newcastle hospital after critical ute accident
A servo worker was critically injured after being run over by a ute at Coffs Harbour on Tuesday evening.
A 36-year-old service station worker was trapped under a ute at Coffs Harbour on Tuesday night around 7pm on the forecourt while checking fuel tank levels and was critically injured. The SES and NSW Fire and Rescue worked to free him.
Paramedics then took him to Coffs Harbour Hospital. His condition was so serious he was flown to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.
A 44-year-old woman was charged with negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm and breaching bail. The woman will appear in Bail Division court on Wednesday.
- 36 years old
- Worker age
- 7pm Tuesday
- Incident time
- 44 years old
- Driver age
- John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle
- Hospital destination
Why it mattersThis case shows the risks that service station workers face. Even routine work can be dangerous.
AustraliaWorker safety in Australian petrol stations and the legal framework for vehicle incidents involving critical injury come under scrutiny.
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