A 29-year-old woman has died following a workplace accident at a towing yard in northern Perth on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services rushed to the site near the intersection of Sundercombe Street and Collingwood Street in Osborne Park at 5:40am, where first responders attempted to deliver first aid. However, the woman could not be saved and died at the scene.
In the immediate aftermath of the incident, several people were seen comforting each other near the towing yard.
Western Australia workplace safety regulator WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the fatal incident to determine how the tragedy occurred. Authorities confirmed that a formal report will also be prepared for the State Coroner.
Osborne Park industrial zone
Osborne Park is a major commercial and industrial suburb situated approximately six kilometres north-west of the Perth central business district, falling within the local government area of the City of Stirling.
The area surrounding Sundercombe Street and Collingwood Street features a concentration of light industrial businesses, including vehicle towing operators, automotive repair shops, logistics facilities, and commercial warehouses.
As one of the Perth metropolitan area's key employment hubs, the suburb experiences heavy vehicle movement and industrial activity throughout early morning shifts.
WorkSafe investigation process
When a fatal workplace accident takes place in Western Australia, WorkSafe safety inspectors are assigned to inspect the site, gather physical evidence, and interview potential witnesses.
WorkSafe operates as a division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. Its officers examine compliance with state safety laws to identify hazards, assess risk management practices, and prevent similar incidents.
Coronial review procedures
Under Western Australian law, sudden or fatal workplace incidents are subject to mandatory reporting to the Coroners Court of Western Australia.
Coronial investigations run alongside workplace safety inquiries. The State Coroner examines the facts surrounding a death to establish the formal cause and may hold a public inquest if broader public safety issues arise.
