Person dies after ‘medical event’ at Hastings workplace

Emergency services at the workplace in Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor

One person has died at a Hastings workplace. The death is believed to be the result of a medical event.

Emergency services were called to a commercial premises on King St North in Hastings about 2.10pm on Wednesday.

Police confirmed one person died, and initial indications were that it was the result of a medical event.

Police also confirmed the incident happened at a workplace.

Two Hato Hone St John ambulances and a rapid response unit were sent to the scene, as well as police and Fire and Emergency NZ.

A WorkSafe NZ spokesperson said initial indications were it was a medical event and, as such, they would not be involved.