Injured port worker dies in hospital

A Ports of Auckland worker who was critically hurt when a straddle truck tipped over last week has died.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Ferguson Wharf in the early hours of August 27.

The man was extracted from the truck and taken to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.

The port was closed for an investigation

This is a terrible time for his family and friends, and we will continue to stand alongside them and support them. Tony Gibson CEO Ports of Auckland

after the incident and police said WorkSafe was investigating.

Ports of Auckland confirmed yesterday that the employee had died in hospital from injuries suffered when his straddle carrier tipped over.

Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson said: “We are devastated by this news. This is a terrible time for his family and friends, and we will continue to stand alongside them and support them.

“Everyone who works at Ports of Auckland has been deeply affected by this accident. We have been providing staff with support and we will continue to do everything we can to help people through this difficult time.”

More than 20 workers have died on the job this year, mostly in forestry and farming industries.