Person dies in workplace incident in Christchurch

United Steel in Wigram. Photo / Anna Leask

A person has died in a workplace incident in Christchurch.

A police spokeswoman confirmed they were notified of a workplace incident in Wigram at 2:10pm and are currently in attendance.

"We will issue an update proactively when we are able to."

The Herald understands a person has died at United Steel.

A staff member said they could not comment on the incident.

A St John spokesman said emergency services were called to the business on McAlpine Street.

An ambulance and a rapid response unit were sent to the site.

The spokesman referred further queries to police.

Worksafe have been notified.