A forestry worker died when a tree fell on him in Tararua
District this morning.
The accident occurred about 7.15am in a remote forestry block
south of Pongaroa, near Dannevirke, Senior Sergeant Dylan
Earle said.
The 24-year-old Wanganui man died at the scene.
The Government's labour service is investigating the accident
and the death had been referred to the coroner.
The man's name will be released once his next of kin has been
notified.
- Herald Online
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