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Tributes for Perth father killed as investigation launched


A major investigation is underway into how a falling brick wall killed a Perth father in the northeastern suburbs of the city.

Worksafe spent Friday combing the scene trying to find out exactly how the brick wall collapsed, killing a 69-year-old man at the Sexton Road property in Inglewood.

Earlier today, a worker was seen arriving at the scene, collecting machinery and looking upset.

Wall collapse in Inglewood, Washington
A major investigation is underway into how a falling brick wall killed a Perth father in the city’s north-east suburbs. (9News)

Another person arrived to leave flowers by the house’s mailbox.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 1.15pm yesterday where a three-metre wall is believed to have fallen on two men.

The 69-year-old man found dead at the scene is believed to be the father of the property owner.

The other injured man, aged 26, was taken to Royal Perth Hospital where he is in a serious but stable condition.

Wall collapse in Inglewood, Washington
Worksafe spent Friday combing the scene trying to work out exactly how the brick wall toppled over, killing a 69-year-old man at the property on Sexton Road in Inglewood. (9News)
Emergency services rushed to Sexton Road in Inglewood around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024, following reports of a wall falling several meters on two men at a demolition site. (9News)

The CFMEU released a statement sending “our deepest condolences”.

“The impact these tragic events have on the families involved and the colleagues who witnessed these horrific events affects everyone in our industry and the community at large,” it said.

The investigation is expected to take some time, leaving one family grieving and without answers in the run-up to Christmas.

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