Thursday, 1 January 2015 - 2:16pm |
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Gisborne man dies in accident

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A 20-year-old Gisborne man has died after an accident last night at his family home in the city.

A New Year's party was in progress at the Lytton West house when the man climbed up a tennis court lighting pole on the family property and tried to jump into a swimming pool.  But he instead lost his balance and landed on a paved area.  He was rushed to Gisborne Hospital with serious injuries, but died shortly after arrival.

Police say the incident was a tragic accident and the death will be referred to the coroner.

The death was not related to the Rhythm and Vines or BW Festivals.

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