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Person dies in Motueka workplace incident involving tractor

February 13, 2020
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A person has been died in a workplace incident in Motueka involving a tractor.

Police say a helicopter and an ambulance attended the scene on Graham Valley Road.

In a statement WorkSafe say they've "been notified of an incident in Motueka this morning".

"We understand a tractor was involved. We are making initial inquiries to establish what our next steps might be."

Police were called at 8.15am this morning.

The matter will be referred to the Coroner.

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