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Third serious workplace incident in as many weeks in Christchurch

Author
Katie Oliver,
Publish Date
Fri, 18 Oct 2024, 10:37am
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious incident in Hornby, Christchurch this morning.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious incident in Hornby, Christchurch this morning.

Third serious workplace incident in as many weeks in Christchurch

Author
Katie Oliver,
Publish Date
Fri, 18 Oct 2024, 10:37am

Another serious workplace incident has been reported in Christchurch — the third in as many weeks. 

Emergency services were called to Branston St, Hornby about 8.20am. 

Police confirmed the incident occurred on a commercial premises. 

“One person has been taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition,” said a St John spokesperson. 

Fire and Emergency NZ shift manager Jill Higginson said they were still assisting with the ambulance response. 

“We have responded with crews from Wigram and Spreydon,” she said. 

It follows a string of workplace-related incidents in Christchurch in recent weeks. 

Emergency services were called to a workplace accident in Hornby, Christchurch on Tuesday. Photo / George HeardEmergency services were called to a workplace accident in Hornby, Christchurch on Tuesday. Photo / George Heard 

One person died at the scene of a Humes NZ site on Carmen Rd on Tuesday. 

Police are investigating the death on behalf of the Coroner. 

On October 4, a Christchurch contractor doing a routine job on a crane tyre was killed when it exploded, with colleagues witnessing the horror scene. 

Brian Whiteman was a “loved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and work colleague”. 

Brian Whiteman was doing a routine crane tyre procedure when it exploded, killing him instantly. Photo / GivealittleBrian Whiteman was doing a routine crane tyre procedure when it exploded, killing him instantly. Photo / Givealittle 

More to come. 

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