Person dies in workplace incident in Tapui, near Oamaru

Police were alerted to the incident at 7.30pm today. Photo / File

One person has died in a workplace incident near on the South Island's east coast.

A police spokeswoman said they were alerted to the incident in Tapui, inland from Oamaru, at about 7.30pm this evening.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.