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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Hannah Neale

Man dies after becoming trapped by truck tray in Wallaroo: police

A man in his 30s has died after becoming trapped by the tray of a truck he was driving, NSW Police say.

A NSW Police spokesperson said just after 8pm on Friday, emergency services were called to Coulton Road, Wallaroo, about 45km south of Yass, after reports a man had been found seriously injured on the side of the road.

"A passer-by rendered aid to the man, who appeared to be trapped by the tray of the truck he had been driving," they said.

ACT Ambulance paramedics treated the man, however, he died at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 30s.

Officers from the Hume Police District established a crime scene and have notified SafeWork NSW.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

Support is available for those who may be distressed. Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Mensline 1300 789 978; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732.

NSW Police are investigating the death. File picture
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