Rotoiti man killed after struck by tree
A 23 year old male has been fatally injured in a forestry accident in a forest block in Hauparu Bay, Lake Rotoiti, near Rotorua.
The accident occurred at approximately 2.50 pm on Tuesday 26th March 2013.
The deceased was felling trees as part of a small logging crew working in steep and rugged terrain.
He died instantly when he was struck by a falling tree.
Police and Department of Labour Inspectors are investigating the cause of the accident.
Police say the man is a local man and his name will be released once family members have been notified.
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