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Man critical after Taupō workplace incident involving truck

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Police were called to an address about 12.50pm. Photo / File

Police were called to an address about 12.50pm. Photo / File

A man has been critically injured in a workplace incident in Taupō this afternoon.

A police spokesman said police were called to a Johnbrook Cres workplace around 12.50pm following reports that a person had been injured while working on a truck.

A St John spokesman said a helicopter and two ambulances were sent to the scene.

“We assessed and treated one patient who was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.”

WorkSafe and the Serious Crash Unit had also been notified.

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A WorkSafe spokesman said WorkSafe had been notified and was making initial enquiries.

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