The body of a man has been found by police in a children’s playground in Copacabana following an industrial accident.
About 2:30pm on Wednesday, June 24, Police from Brisbane Water local Area Command were called to the Shaun Brinklow Playground in Copacabana following reports of a fatality.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner after the deceased man was located by police in the back of a sand blowing truck that was being used to pump sand into the children’s playground.
Police have been told the man approached the contractors who were filling the playground with sand. A short time later, the contractors discovered the man in the rear of the truck suffering fatal injuries.
The area has been declared a crime scene while police conduct further inquiries. Gosford City Council has committed to working closely with all relevant authorities in order to respond to the tragedy, and will cooperate fully with any investigations.
The man is yet to be formally identified and WorkCover have since been informed.
Media Release,
24 June 2015
NSW Police Media
Media Release,
24 June 2015
Gosford Council media