Man dies after tractor rolls over near Cromwell
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
A man has died after a tractor rolled down a bank on a property close to Cromwell.
Emergency services were called to Kawarau Gorge Rd (State Highway 6) near the Central Otago town, about 5.40pm on Wednesday.
A WorkSafe spokeswoman confirmed a person had died.
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The agency was making inquiries to determine what its next steps would be.
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A police spokeswoman said a tractor rolled on a private property.
The driver received medical attention, but died at the scene.
The serious crash unit was advised but did not attend.
Fire Emergency New Zealand and St John attended, but directed questions to police.