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One killed, two badly injured as tree falls on car during forestry operation

July 9, 2018
Minister Shane Jones says the industry has enjoyed a laissez-faire set of rules for too long.

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One person has died and two others are injured, one critically, after a tree fell on a car in Bulls during a forestry operation.

Police say emergency services were advised of the incident on a property in Pukehou Road just before 2.30pm today.

Another person has critical injuries and was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital. 

Another person received serious injuries. 

Police say WorkSafe NZ has been advised and police continue to make inquiries.

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