Man in hospital after machinery accident

Paramedics were called to a worksite on The Grand Ave in Camellia, near Parramatta, about 12.30pm (AEST) after the man became trapped, The NSW Ambulance Service said.

Multiple ambulance units and a rescue helicopter attended the scene.

The man has been taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition, a police spokeswoman said.

Both police and WorkCover are investigating the incident.

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