Wellington specialist GP dies after being struck by falling tree branch

Wednesday 22 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 22 Oct 2025, 8:33pm

Dr Richard Tyler died in hospital after being hit by a tree branch on Mt Victoria on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred on Lookout Rd during high winds. Emergency services were called to the scene around 9.20am following reports of a man with critical injuries.

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1. StuffWed 22 Oct 2025, 6:56pm

   Wellington GP killed by falling tree branch in capital’s strong winds (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldWed 22 Oct 2025, 7:40pm

   Mt Victoria death: Wellington GP Richard Tyler named as victim of weather accident (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 22 Oct 2025, 8:33pm

   Wellington GP leader named as victim of tree accident (opens in new tab)