Man fighting for life after run over by tractor

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being run over by a tractor.

The man was working at an industrial yard at Melville near Hamilton, a statement from police said.

"Initial indications are the man lost control of the tractor while starting it and suffered serious head and torso injuries," the statement from police said.

The police serious crash unit and the Department of Labour are investigating.

- NZ Herald staff