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Man dies after being hit by falling branch in Mount Victoria

One person has died after being hit by a falling branch on Mount Victoria.

At around 9:20am emergency services received reports of a man suffering critical injuries on Lookout Road, Mount Victoria, Wellington.

The man was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

People are asked to take care in the current weather conditions.

Image credit: Zach Reiner

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