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Man dies after becoming trapped under tractor

Otago Daily Times
12 Feb, 2020 10:15 PMQuick Read

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A man has died in a workplace incident this morning after he became trapped under a tractor.

Police said they were called to the scene in Graham Valley Road, Motueka Valley, about 8.15am.

"A man was reported to have been trapped under a tractor.

"The man died at the scene."

The matter will be referred to WorkSafe and the coroner.

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