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Investigation underway after international killed in workplace incident at Mount Wellington construction site

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An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a workplace incident in Auckland’s Mount Wellington this morning.

It’s understood the international worker died after being hit by a falling gate.

Emergency services were called to a construction site on Lynton Rd at 8.25am on Sunday.

Naylor Love chief executive officer Rick Herd confirmed that an employee was killed on the site.

“Their friends and family and his colleagues, our team at Naylor Love Auckland are naturally devastated,” Herd told the Herald.

Police earlier confirmed one person had died after the incident on Lynton Rd . Photo / Hayden Woodward.
Police earlier confirmed one person had died after the incident on Lynton Rd . Photo / Hayden Woodward.

An investigation into the circumstances of the man’s death would be conducted by Naylor Love, police and WorkSafe over the coming days.

Herd said the outcome of that investigation would be available in a few days.

“The deceased is originally from overseas but has lived in NZ for several years, so is not a new immigrant.

Naylor Love chief executive officer Rick Herd said the company are "naturally devastated". Photo / Hayden Woodward.
Naylor Love chief executive officer Rick Herd said the company are “naturally devastated”. Photo / Hayden Woodward.

“At this time our hearts and best wishes are with the deceased’s family and friends,’ said Herd.

The Herald understands a steel gate had fallen at the construction site and landed on the man. Herd said he was unable to provide detail on the incident at this time.

A police spokesperson said the death was not being treated as suspicious and WorkSafe had been notified.

The Herald has approached WorkSafe for comment.

It’s understood the international worker died after being hit by a falling gate. Photo / Hayden Woodward.
It’s understood the international worker died after being hit by a falling gate. Photo / Hayden Woodward.

Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. He has worked for the Herald since 2022.



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