Man dies in suspected workplace accident in Akaroa

The incident happened in the Le Bons Bay area near Akaroa.

A man has died near Akaroa this afternoon.

Police say he may have been operating machinery at the time, but the circumstances of the death are yet to be confirmed.

The incident happened in the Le Bons Bay area near Akaroa.

Police and ambulance were called about 2.15pm.