A 22-year-old man has been left with life-threatening injuries after a serious workplace accident in Strathpine, sending shock through the local business community.
What Happened On Site
The incident occurred just before 1:30 pm on Friday at a commercial loading dock on Gympie Road, where a young man was reportedly injured while unloading a truck. Emergency services arrived to find him with life-threatening chest injuries. Early reports suggest he may have been caught or struck during the job.
He was treated at the scene and rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in critical condition. The Gympie Road business has not been named, and it’s unclear if operations have paused, though no other injuries were reported.
Authorities Respond To Serious Injuries
Paramedics arrived within minutes of the triple-zero call, finding the man in a critical state and working quickly to stabilise him. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening chest injuries but was later listed as stable.
Police supported emergency crews at the scene while managing the area. Workplace Health and Safety officers launched an investigation and visited the site later that day to begin their review.
Investigation Now Underway
Police and workplace investigators are examining what safety procedures were in place at the time of the incident. Investigators will be looking into whether proper safety practices were followed and whether the truck unloading area met the required regulations.
While no official cause has been confirmed, authorities have not ruled out mechanical issues or potential human error. The outcome of the investigation may take several weeks, depending on the complexity of the case and the number of witness statements required.
Community Reaction And Workplace Safety
The incident has caused concern in the Strathpine community, where many locals work in industrial and logistics jobs. Residents were shocked, pointing to the area’s strong ties to warehousing and delivery businesses.
Regulators continue to focus on safety at loading docks, particularly in busy commercial zones. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has urged businesses to follow proper procedures and ensure workers are trained around heavy machinery.
Published 26-May-2025