‘Blood everywhere’: Man now lives in ‘fear of being crushed’ after forklift broke leg

Matthew Thompson, former delivery driver engaged by Capitol Chilled Foods, outside the ACT courts on Thursday. Picture by Toby Vue

A soon-to-be grandfather now lives in “fear of being crushed” after his right leg was broken in six places by a forklift truck operator who drove blind and lacked training despite him being in the role for more than seven years.

Originally published at https://www.canberratimes.com.au on December 8, 2022.