Body recovered following workplace incident - Hunter Valley

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 03:34:11 PM

A police operation to recover the body of man located down a mine shaft has concluded.

About 12.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 17 September 2024), emergency services were called to Dry Creek Road, Ellalong, following reports of a workplace incident.

At the scene, police were told that a man had fallen into a decommissioned mine shaft while working.

Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District, with the assistance of the Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW and other agencies, worked to retrieve the man’s body.

About 11am today (Wednesday 18 September 2024), the body of a 59-year-old man was located in water at the base of the shaft.

NSW Resources Regulator has commenced an investigation into the man’s death.

A report will be prepared for information for the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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