A man has died after being electrocuted by power lines this afternoon in Ngatira.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 4:55 this afternoon.
Sadly the man died at the scene.
Another person was flown to hospital by chopper and remains in a serious condition.
Worksafe was notified and the man’s death has been referred to the Coroner.
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