Man dead, another injured after wall collapses at Inglewood construction site
The construction site in Inglewood where the accident occurred. (ABC News)
A 69-year-old man has died at a construction site in the north-eastern Perth suburb of Inglewood.
Emergency services were called to Sexton Road on Thursday afternoon, where a wall collapsed.
The construction site in Inglewood where the accident occurred. (ABC News)
Police confirmed the man had died, while a 26-year-old man was taken to Royal Perth Hospital by St John WA for treatment.
St John said the younger man was in a serious condition.
The suburban street has been cordoned off, with detectives and firefighters conducting inquiries both inside and outside the residential property where construction was taking place.
The construction site was located on Sexton Road in Inglewood. (ABC News)
The home appears to be under renovation, and there are several construction vehicles outside including a front loader and a truck.
Numerous construction workers have been seen exiting the home.
Sexton Road in Inglewood, where the man died after a wall collapsed on him during a home renovation project. (ABC News: Ruby Littler)
It's unknown at this stage what caused the brick wall to collapse.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
WorkSafe representatives are at the scene.
Emergency services remained on the scene in Inglewood on Thursday afternoon. (ABC News: Ruby Littler)