Farm worker dies in hay baler accident

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A Southland farm worker who died after he was trapped underneath a hay baler has been named.

He was Daryl David Rolton, of Edendale.

The 58-year-old was working on a farm near Centre Hill Rd, between Te Anau and Mossburn, on Saturday.

Senior Constable Andy Grant of Te Anau police said he was found trapped underneath the rear section of a large farm round hay baler.

Police said today the death was not suspicious and the matter had been referred to the Department of Labour.

- NZPA