Construction worker dies, one injured after Mt Eden, Auckland, scaffold collapse

A construction worker has died after scaffolding he was installing on units in an Auckland suburb collapsed, trapping him underneath.

A St John Ambulance spokesperson said two ambulances and two rapid-response vehicles attended the accident on Dunbar Rd, Mt Eden, at 8.26am.

"We treated and then transported one patient in a critical condition and one in a minor condition to Auckland City Hospital."

A police spokesperson has since confirmed that the man in critical condition has since died.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said firefighters helped rescue the trapped worker.

The police spokesperson said emergency services were in attendance at the workplace incident in Mt Eden.

"One person has sustained serious injuries and has been taken to hospital," the police spokesperson said.

"Inquiries are ongoing and WorkSafe has been notified."

WorkSafe said it has opened an investigation into the incident.

"We have had inspectors at the scene today, but cannot comment further while our enquiries are ongoing," a spokesperson said.