A person has died after a workplace incident at a farm in Newland, Ashburton District this morning.
A police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to the property at 10.10am and tragically a person was located deceased.”
The Herald has approached WorkSafe for comment.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they were notified and responded with one ambulance and one rapid response vehicle but referred any further inquiries to police.
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
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