Tragic Workplace Incident on Waikato FarmTragic Workplace Incident on Waikato Farm A farm worker has tragically lost their life in a workplace incident near Morrinsville in Waikato. At approximately 8am today, police were notified of the incident at a farm. One person was severely injured and later succumbed to their injuries. WorkSafe New Zealand has been informed of the incident. Hato Hone St John dispatched two rapid response units and an ambulance to the scene. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the hazards associated with farm work and the importance of prioritizing workplace safety.
A farm worker has died in an incident on a property near Morrinsville, east of Hamilton. Image / Google
A farm worker has died in a workplace incident in Waikato.
Police said they were alerted to the incident at a farm near Morrinsville at around 8am this morning.
“One person was seriously injured and tragically died shortly afterwards. WorkSafe has been notified,” police said.
Hato Hone St John sent two rapid response units and an ambulance to the scene of the accident, a spokesman said.