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Man's death on Hawke's Bay farm being investigated by WorkSafe

September 29, 2020

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WorkSafe are investigating a farm accident in central Hawke's Bay yesterday where a man died.

Police told 1 NEWS they were notified about 1pm when the man failed to return from his farm work in Flemington.

"The man's body was located about 1.30pm. It appears he had been riding a quad bike," a police spokesperson said.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.

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