Man electrocuted by power lines in Ngatira, south Waikato

Man electrocuted by power lines in Ngatira, south Waikato
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A man has died after being electrocuted by power lines this afternoon in Ngatira, in the south Waikato.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 4:55pm on Sunday.

Another person was flown to hospital by chopper and remains in a serious condition. It's believed they're a child.

Worksafe was notified and the man's death has been referred to the Coroner.