A 29-year-old man had died following a work place accident at OceanaGold mine, Waihi last night.
The man was killed after the front end loader he was in rolled down a stope. The accident happened at approximately 6.30pm on Thursday night. An underground mine rescue team carried out a search for the man and he was found in the early hours of this morning in the loader deceased.
WorkSafe and Police are at the scene and are investigating the circumstances of the death.
Area Commander Inspector John Kelly would like to thank all those involved in the rescue operation and also offers his sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased man.
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Media please note a media stand-up will be held on Friday 29 July at 7.30am where Area Commander Inspector John Kelly will speak to media. The stand-up will be held at the offices of OceanaGold, 43 Moresby Avenue, Waihi. Please note the change of venue for the stand-up.
No further media updates will be made ahead of the stand-up.
Issued by Police Media Centre