Person dies in Queenstown workplace incident

A makeshift cordon set up near the site of the accident. Photo: Melissa Ready
A makeshift cordon set up near the site of the accident. Photo: Melissa Ready
A person has died in a workplace incident at Jacks Point, Queenstown today. 

A police spokeswoman said the incident occurred in Homestead Bay Rd, Jacks Point.

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said they were notified of the incident at 2.17pm and sent a helicopter, an ambulance and a manager.

"We were not required for transportation," the spokeswoman said.

The serious crash unit and WorkSafe had been notified, the police spokeswoman said.

An ambulance and a police ute were visible at the scene.

A plainclothes police officer could be seen leaving the scene at about 3.40pm. 

A Fire and Emergency spokesman referred all comment to police.

A WorkSafe spokesman said they were making initial enquiries.

oscar.francis@odt.co.nz
 

 

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