Ward power worker killed in fall that injures colleague on Highway 1
A colleague was hospitalized in moderate condition after the incident on Tuesday.
By Nadia Rahman ·
An electrical worker for Marlborough Lines died following a workplace fall on Tuesday.
Police confirmed the death near the town of Ward. The accident occurred on State Highway 1. A second person was injured in the same incident. That individual was transported to Wairau Hospital in Blenheim. Hospital staff reported the patient is in moderate condition.
Hato Hone St John received a notification of the fall at 9:29 a.m. on November 10. Two ambulances responded to the scene. Paramedics treated one patient at the site. They then moved that patient to the hospital.
Marlborough Lines issued a statement confirming the death of one of its employees. The company described the news as deeply saddening. A spokesperson said the team is providing support to those affected. The company stated it will cooperate fully with the investigation.
The incident has been reported to WorkSafe. The regulatory body confirmed it has been notified. WorkSafe will lead the inquiry into how and why the fall occurred. Marlborough Lines said it would not speculate on the circumstances while the inquiry is active.
The company said it is committed to preventing similar events in the future. For now, the organization focuses on supporting the families and staff. No further personal details about the victims are being released out of respect for their privacy.
