Man dies following forestry accident near Nelson

A man has died following a forestry accident in Nelson this morning. Photo / Supplied

A man has died following a forestry accident near Nelson today.

Police were notified around 10.10am when the man was injured in the forestry area, off Trass Valley Rd.

The man was taken to hospital in a critical condition by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. He died shortly after arriving at the hospital.

The Coroner and Worksafe have been advised.

More to come.