Tradie is killed in freak cherry picker accident in Sydney

Published on: May 22, 2025

By CHARLOTTE MCINTYRE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 08:03 BST, 22 May 2025 | Updated: 09:04 BST, 22 May 2025

A tradie has died after he was electrocuted while operating a cherry picker in Sydney.

The man, 47, went into cardiac arrest after he came into contact with power lines on Darley Road in Randwick just before 2pm on Wednesday.

It’s understood the man was an employee of Ausgrid and was fatally injured in a workplace incident.

Co-workers brought the tradie down to the ground and commenced CPR.

Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that paramedics arrived on the scene and took over CPR.

He was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital where he died.

Some Randwick residents were without power following the incident.

Ausgrid workers remain on site and are attempting to restore power as quickly as possible.

A tradie has died after coming into contact with power lines while operating a cherry picker on Darley Road in Randwick on Wednesday afternoon

The 47-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital where he died

Ausgrid workers performed CPR on the tradie at the scene before paramedics took over upon arrival

The investigation into the circumstances of the workplace incident has been launched.

Police established a crime scene and are investigating into how the tradie came into contact with the power lines.

A report will be prepared for the coroner and the incident has been referred to Safework NSW.

Ausgrid and Safework NSW has been contacted for comment.