Person dead following “workplace” incident at Hagley Park

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
May 22, 2023 |

A person has died following a “workplace incident” at Hagley Park this morning

Emergency services were called to the scene just before 10AM.

A jogger near the scene said it appeared a tree had fallen over and police were seen comforting a worker.

A police spokesperson said the matter has been referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner.

No further information is available at this stage

Work Safe has been approached for comment.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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