Two tradies are trapped underneath fallen scaffolding at a Sydney construction site as emergency services desperately try to free them
- Scaffolding collapsed at site at Macquarie Park in north-west Sydney on Monday
- It is believed two workers were trapped in the collapse around 12.30pm
- They have not been found and their condition is not known
A huge rescue mission is under way to find a tradie trapped under scaffolding and concrete after a major collapse at a construction site.
Three ambulances, six fire crews and a helicopter are on the scene at Macquarie Park in north-west Sydney to conduct a 'delicate' rescue.
Two workers were trapped in the collapse around 12.30pm.
One was rescued and rushed to hospital via ambulance while the other is still unaccounted for.
Dramatic pictures from the scene showed despondent construction workers sitting on the ground desperately awaiting news.
Three ambulances, six fire crews and a helicopter are on the scene (pictured) at Macquarie Park in north-west Sydney to conduct a 'delicate' rescue
Dramatic pictures from the scene showed despondent construction workers sitting on the ground desperately awaiting news
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Firemen are using a specialist rescue vehicle to try to get to the men.
A Fire and Rescue NSW spokesman wrote on Twitter: 'FRNSW crews are assisting @NSWAmbulance with a delicate rescue operation at a construction site in Epping Rd. Two people are trapped under a large amount of fallen scaffolding.'
New South Wales Police said in a statement: 'Emergency services were called to Epping Road about 12.20pm after scaffolding collapsed on workers.
'It's believed two workers are trapped; however, crews have not yet been able to access them, and their conditions aren't known.
'As the operation is continuing, members of the public are urged to avoid the area.'
Firemen were using a specialist rescue vehicle to try to get to the trapped men. Pictured: Traffic outside the site
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