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Sunday, 26 May 2024

Person killed by falling tree in Banks Peninsula

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    A person has died after being hit by a falling tree in Canterbury.

    Emergency services were called to a private property in Goughs Bay, Banks Peninsula, about 9.45pm yesterday, police said.

    The person was found dead at the scene.

    RNZ

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