Person dies after falling several metres at workplace in Marlborough

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One person has died and other has been injured after falling several metres at a Marlborough workplace. A Marlborough Lines spokesperson confirmed the two people were employees.…

One person has died and other has been injured after falling several metres at a Marlborough workplace.

A Marlborough Lines spokesperson confirmed the two people were employees.

The accident, in Ward about 40 kilometres south of Blenheim, was reported to emergency services about 9.30am on Tuesday.

"Our thoughts are with their families, friends, and colleagues at this extremely difficult time. We are providing support to those affected."

The electricity distribution company would not speculate on the cause of the accident while enquiries were ongoing and, out of respect for the individuals and their families, it would not be releasing further details at present.

"We are committed to understanding how and why this occurred and what steps can be taken to help prevent such an event happening again. For now, however, our focus is on supporting the families and our people."

St John said it was notified at 9.29am of a fall near State Highway 1.

Two ambulances responded and one person was treated and taken to Wairau Hospital in a moderate condition.

The death has been referred to WorkSafe and a spokesperson said inspectors were making enquiries and would visit the scene to gather evidence.

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