September 20th 2024.
A man who works as a gasfitter is being accused of a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a newborn baby. The infant was given nitrous oxide instead of the necessary oxygen while in the hospital, and the gasfitter is now facing a charge of manslaughter by criminal negligence. This heartbreaking event took place at Bankstown Hospital in 2016, and the accused, Christopher Laurie Turner, has pleaded not guilty and will be fighting the charge during his upcoming trial.
According to reports, the baby boy was born in need of resuscitation and was taken to the neonatal ward in the hospital. Unfortunately, after just 57 minutes, the infant passed away due to severe hypoxemia. It is alleged that Turner failed to meet the required standards when it came to certifying the oxygen links in the ward, resulting in the gas connection that gave the baby a fatal dose of nitrous oxide instead of the necessary oxygen. This tragic mistake has left the family of the newborn with unimaginable grief and pain.
In addition to the manslaughter charge, Turner is also accused of causing grievous bodily harm to another baby in the same ward. This infant suffered a brain injury after receiving the wrong gas, which further adds to the seriousness of the situation. Turner has been released on bail and will be appearing in court again on October 9 for a mention of the case. These charges were brought against him in 2022 after a coroner referred the matter to the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions.
During his court appearance, Turner maintained his innocence and entered pleas of not guilty to both charges. The judge presiding over the case, John Pickering, has ordered a continuation of Turner's bail until the next court date. This tragic incident has left many deeply saddened and the community is anxiously waiting for the outcome of the trial. Our thoughts go out to the families of both babies involved and we hope justice will be served.
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