Person dies after becoming trapped under tree in Windwhistle paddock

A person has died following an incident in Canterbury's Selwyn District. Photo / Supplied

A person has died following an incident in Canterbury's Selwyn District.

Emergency services responded following a report of a person trapped under a
fallen tree in a paddock off Windwhistle Road about 11.30am.

Sadly, the person died at the scene, a police spokesperson said.

Enquiries are underway to determine what occurred.