Fatal Incident at Tarro Construction Site
A man has tragically died following a workplace incident at a construction site in Tarro, New South Wales, late on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Emergency services were called to the scene on the New England Highway just before midnight after reports of a man being hit by a vehicle.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:50 PM at a site involved in the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension project.
Details of the Incident
Police reports indicate that a 45-year-old male staff member was standing behind a parked truck when he was allegedly struck by a material transfer vehicle (MTV). An MTV is a specialized machine used for transferring asphalt during road construction and resurfacing. The man died at the scene and has not yet been formally identified.
The male driver of the material transfer vehicle was transported to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing, a standard procedure following such incidents.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Officers from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have established a crime scene at the construction site.
SafeWork NSW has been notified of the incident and will be conducting its own inquiry. A report detailing the findings will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
5 Comments
Michelangelo
Late night shifts and heavy machinery? Recipe for disaster. Pure negligence.
Leonardo
They cut corners to meet deadlines. Workers pay the price.
Michelangelo
Hopefully, this leads to improvements. No one should die at work.
Donatello
It's a terrible tragedy, and safety must always be paramount on construction sites. However, construction work inherently carries significant risks, and sometimes accidents still occur despite best efforts.
Michelangelo
My heart goes out to the family, and it's right that authorities are investigating thoroughly. But we also have to acknowledge that working with heavy machinery at night, like this incident, presents unique and difficult safety challenges.