Person dies after being hit by tree in Tasman District

Saturday 28 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 28 Jun 2025, 5:05pm

A person died at the scene in Wai-iti, south-east of Wakefield, on Saturday morning. Police say the individual was hit by a tree while clearing flood damage. Emergency services attended the incident, which occurred around 9.40am.

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1. 1NewsSat 28 Jun 2025, 4:31pm

   Person dies while reportedly clearing floodwaters in Tasman District (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 28 Jun 2025, 5:05pm

   Person dies near Nelson after being hit by tree while clearing floodwaters (opens in new tab)