Person dies in workplace accident near Balclutha
A person was found dead at a workplace property in Wharetoa on Wednesday afternoon, with WorkSafe notified.
What happened
One person was found dead at a property on Paisley Road in Wharetoa, near Balclutha in South Otago, at 4pm on Wednesday. WorkSafe has been notified of the workplace incident. Police are making enquiries on behalf of the coroner.
Key facts
- Wharetoa, near Balclutha, South Otago
- 4pm Wednesday
- Paisley Road
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Stuff
Person dies in South Otago workplace accident
A person was found dead at a South Otago address, with police notifying WorkSafe.
RNZ
Person dies at workplace near Balclutha in Otago
Police said the person was found dead at the property in Wharetoa on Wednesday.
NZ Herald
Police making inquiries after person dies at workplace near Balclutha in Otago
WorkSafe has been notified of the workplace tragedy.