A 20-year-old Gisborne man has died after an accident last night at his family home in the city.
A New Year's party was in progress at the Lytton West house when the man climbed up a tennis court lighting pole on the family property and tried to jump into a swimming pool. But he instead lost his balance and landed on a paved area. He was rushed to Gisborne Hospital with serious injuries, but died shortly after arrival.
Police say the incident was a tragic accident and the death will be referred to the coroner.
The death was not related to the Rhythm and Vines or BW Festivals.
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