Forestry worker dies after tree falls on him in the Manawatu

September 25, 2018
Rows of recent planted of young pine trees.

A forestry worker has died in the Manawatu after a tree fell on him.

Police received a report of the incident at Ridge Road, Pohangina at approximately 10.40am.

A helicopter responded but the man died at the scene.

Worksafe will be investigating and the death will be referred to the Coroner.

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