Crime scene set up after worker crushed to death at Sydney Airport's freight handling terminal in shock incident

A man has been crushed to death in a shocking workplace incident at a freight handling terminal at Sydney Airport.

Emergency services rushed to the scene about 10.30am on Sunday after reports a freight handler had been struck by a vehicle at the terminal.

The male worker, believed to be aged in his 40s, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene, a NSW Police statement said.

Police personnel have since examined a crime scene that was set up.

Police said the incident was not being treated as suspicious, and SafeWork NSW had been notified.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

The Daily Telegraph reported the man's head and chest were crushed by heavy machinery.

A Sydney Airport spokesperson said people at the airport were deeply saddened by Sunday's incident.