10 Jan 2021

Two die in vehicle-related incidents on farms

11:12 am on 10 January 2021

Two people were killed in farm accidents yesterday.

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Emergency services were called to a fatal incident involving a ride-on lawnmower on a farm in Morrinsville. (file pic) Photo: 123RF

Emergency services were called to a farm in Waipukurau in Hawke's Bay after a four-wheel drive vehicle rolled yesterday morning.

The person died at the scene.

Later in the day, emergency services were called to a farm in the Waikato town of Morrinsville after a man was injured after crashing his ride-on lawnmower.

Ambulance staff were unable to revive him.