A 62 year-old man died in Mt Wellington at about 9.25 this morning when a 1.9 tonne concrete slab fell on him.
The man, Faialaga Tamielu of Mangere, was working at a construction site on Lunn Ave when the tragedy happened.
Occupational Safety and Health and Police are investigating the death.
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Issued by Noreen Hegarty
Auckland City Police Communications Manager
Ph 09 302 6947 or 0274-951-589
Website: www.police.govt.nz