Sydney Airport freight handler dies at work after being struck by a vehicle

An airport worker, believed to be aged in his 40s, has tragically died following a horrific incident at Sydney Airport this weekend – police are now investigating the incident

An aiport^[1] worker has tragicaly died after being sruck by a vehicle at the freight handling terminal.

The shocking incident happend a Sydney^[2] Airport on Sunday September 7 at around 10.30am local time. The freight handler, believed to be aged in his 40s, was struck by the vehicle while working in Mascot.

Paramedics rushed to the scene, however the man, who has not been formerly named, could not be revived and was declared dead at the scene. The man’s death is now being investigated by police^[3] but the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

READ MORE: Man dies after being rescued by lifeguards from hotel swimming pool in Tenerife^[4]

READ MORE: Chilling reason behind boy’s bruises as he’s battered on first day of nursery^[5]

A spokesperson for NSW police said: “A man has died after a workplace incident at Sydney Airport. About 10.30am today (Sunday 7 September 2025), emergency services responded to reports that a freight handler at Sydney Airport had been struck by a vehicle at the freight handling terminal.

“NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man – believed to be aged in his 40’s – but he died at the scene. Officers from South Sydney Police Area Command established a crime scene that was examined by specialist police.

“The incident is not being treated as suspicious. Worksafe NSW have been notified. A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.”

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au^[6] Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE^[7] . Get email updates on the day’s biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters^[8] .

Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror^[9] every time you see our name.

• Follow The Mirror on Google News – CLICK HERE^[10] and click the star
• Follow The Mirror on Apple News – CLICK HERE^[11] available on Apple devices
• Follow The Mirror on Flipboard – CLICK HERE^[12] and click follow

You can sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news here @MirrorBreaking_^[13] and follow us @DailyMirror^[14] , for all the latest updates.

Keep up-to-date with your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/dailymirror^[15]