One dead after forestry incident near Palmerston North

Tuesday, 8 October 2019

One person has died in a forestry workplace incident near the Manawatū village of Pohangina.

Emergency services were called to Finnis Rd in Pohangina, near Palmerston North, about 12.30pm on Tuesday.

In a statement, WorkSafe NZ says: 'We understand the victim was fatally injured after becoming pinned between two trees. We have opened an investigation and therefore are unable to provide further comment.'

Police said the matter had been referred to Worksafe and the Coroner.