Man crushed by vehicle in New Plymouth

A truck mechanic died in New Plymouth today. Photo / File

A man died after being crushed while working on a vehicle in New Plymouth today.

His death is being investigated by the Department of Labour and police.

The Daily News reported emergency services were called to J Swap Contractors in Bell Block about 7.30am.

Sergeant Ross Wright said the dead man was a 46-year-old South African truck mechanic.

"He died while working on a client's vehicle," Mr Wright said.

"It appears that the deceased has suffered a fatal crushing injury to his upper torso area."

The man's name has not yet been released.

- NZPA