Person dies following workplace incident near Balclutha
Friday 16 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated In this story WorkSafe New Zealand
A person was found dead at a workplace on Paisley Road in Wharetoa on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene around 4pm. Police are making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner, and WorkSafe has been notified of the incident.
Key facts
4 facts
- A death occurred at a workplace on Paisley Road, Wharetoa.
- The incident took place on Wednesday at around 4pm.
- WorkSafe has been notified of the death.
- Police are investigating on behalf of the Coroner.
The full story
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A person has died following a workplace incident in a rural area near Balclutha. Emergency services were called to a property on Paisley Road in Wharetoa at approximately 4pm on Wednesday.
The individual was found dead at the scene. Police are currently making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner.
WorkSafe has been notified of the incident.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, Otago Daily Times, RNZ and NZ Herald.