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Man dies in tree felling incident in Bay of Plenty

November 27, 2018
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(Source: Te Karere)

A man has died in a tree felling incident in the Bay of Plenty.

Police say they were called to the scene of a workplace incident in Paengaroa, 35km from Tauranga, around midday.

WorkSafe says it has been notified of the fatality on a rural property near State Highway 33.

It says a male was fatally injured in a tree felling incident and it is investigating.

Police say the death will be referred to the Coroner, and WorkSafe was advised.

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