TRAGEDY IN UNGARIE: Man, 40s, Dies in Agony After Being Pulled from Inferno Caravan in Southwest NSW
- A man has lost his life after being rescued from a burning caravan in Ungarie, southwest NSW, on Friday
- The victim, believed to be in his 40s, suffered severe burns and was airlifted to hospital but died en route
- A crime scene has been established, and police have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze
A devastating scene unfolded in the small town of Ungarie, southwest NSW, on Friday when a man was pulled from a burning caravan, only to succumb to his injuries before reaching hospital. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found suffering severe burns after firefighters extinguished the flames that had engulfed the caravan on Mackrell St.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 12pm, and the man was treated at the scene before being airlifted to Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital. However, his injuries were too severe, and he died en route, leaving behind a heartbroken family and community.
“It’s just shocking,” said a neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous. “I saw the flames and heard the sirens, but I never thought it would end like this. My thoughts are with the family.”
A crime scene has been established, and police have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze. Anyone with any information is urged to come forward and assist with the investigation.
As the community of Ungarie comes to terms with this tragic loss, police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire. The incident has sent shockwaves through the small town, and residents are still trying to process the events that unfolded on Friday.