United Steel in Wigram. Photo / Anna Leask
A person has died in a workplace incident in Christchurch.
A police spokeswoman confirmed they were notified of a workplace incident in Wigram at 2:10pm and are currently in attendance.
"We will issue an update proactively when we are able to."
The Herald understands a person has died at United Steel.
A staff member said they could not comment on the incident.
A St John spokesman said emergency services were called to the business on McAlpine Street.
An ambulance and a rapid response unit were sent to the site.
The spokesman referred further queries to police.
Worksafe have been notified.
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