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Worker (32) crushed by heavy loader at Tapuhia [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Friday, July 26, 2024 - 11:43.  Updated on Friday, July 26, 2024 - 11:57.

Tapuhia Landfill, Vaini. 6 February 2020.

A 32 year old man from Ngele'ia died on Tuesday, 23 July, at Vaiola Hospital after being crushed by heavy machinery at the Tapuhia Landfill where he was working.

Tonga Police reported that the man was operating a heavy loader inside the landfill, when the machinery overturned and trapped him underneath.

"He was rescued and transported to Viola Hospital where he passed away, due to severe internal injuries and fractures, shortly thereafter," the Police stated.

Tonga Police said they would continue with their investigation into this incident, with an inquest to be held.

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Tonga [3]
Tapuhia Landfill [4]
Tonga police [5]
death heavy loader [6]
Police and Crime [7]

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