Man dies while operating concrete pumping machine

A Taupo man died at his rural property today while operating a concrete pumping machine.

Police said it appeared the large hydraulic boom of the pumping machine that was attached to a truck had come into contact with a power line feeding man's property at about 11am today.

Detective Steve Dunn, of Taupo police, said the power line was still entangled in the boom when police arrived at the 37-year-old man's property.

No other details were available and the man' s name has been withheld until next of kin have been advised.

- NZPA