Workplace incident, Papakura

Sunday, 2 December 2018, 12:26 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

"Workplace incident, Papakura "

Police can now confirm one person has died following a workplace incident in Papakura yesterday.

Police were called to the scene about 1pm.

One person was transported to hospital in a critical condition, however they later died.

The incident has been referred to WorkSafe.

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