New Zealand / Regional

Man dies after being crushed by container

15:48 pm on 14 March 2016

A man has died after being crushed by a container at an industrial site in Mt Maunganui at about midday.

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The Fire Service said it sent two crews to the scene to help in freeing the victim but he died at the scene.

The matter is now in the hands of the police and WorkSafe.