Man dies after falling down lift shaft

Emergency services were called to the fatal accident around 5pm on Tuesday.

A man has died after falling down a lift shaft in Bay of Plenty.

The person fell down a shaft in an Ōhope home around 5.10pm on Tuesday, says a police spokesperson.

Emergency services went to the house in Pohutukawa Avenue to assist.

Police confirmed on Tuesday night that the person who fell had died.

The man's death will be referred to the coroner.

-Additional reporting by Stuff.co.nz

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