Man dies of injuries in Invercargill tree-felling incident

Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Avon Rd. Photo: Toni McDonald
Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Avon Rd. Photo: Toni McDonald
A man was killed after a tree fell at a property in Invercargill this afternoon.

A police spokeswoman said they responded to an incident in Avon Rd after receiving calls about 1.30pm but the man died of his injuries.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the incident involved a tree and referred questions to police.

Police, fire crews and a St John ambulance were all present.

 

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