Damien O'Connor Offers Condolences
Damien O'Connor Offers Condolences
West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor said he would like to offer his deepest sympathies to the family of a coalminer killed today in a tragic accident near Greymouth.
"My thoughts are very
much with the man's family, friends and co-workers, who will
be devastated at their loss. He was a well-liked member of
the community.
"Mining is a very challenging industry
where safety is paramount. I know every effort is made to
make the environment as secure as possible.
"I
applaud the efforts of the rescue team who worked so swiftly
to recover his body."
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