Contractor vehicle impacted by third party crane at PTCD - Traffic Management site

At approximately 7:30 AM on the morning of 4th December 2024, a contractor who was engaged as a loader operator for the project on Brookton Highway was travelling from the pre-start location to the gravel pit.

The contractor was airlifted to Perth for assessment and review.

At approximately 7:30 AM on the morning of 4th December 2024, a contractor who was engaged as a loader operator for the project on Brookton Highway was travelling from the pre-start location to the gravel pit.

Whilst waiting at a PTCD to pass through site, his vehicle was struck from behind by a 3rd party 220t crane, which neglected to stop.

Traffic management was in place including PTCDs and a follow me vehicle.

Emergency services were notified and attended site, where the IP was assessed and was airlifted to Perth for assessment and review.

A formal ICAM investigation has commenced. Once completed, the lessons learnt will be communicated/shared through a final Grey Banner Alert as soon as practicable.