A man has died after being struck by a falling tree on a private property in southern Tasmania this morning.
Emergency services were called to the Huon Valley incident just after 9:20am on Wednesday.
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Police said the man, aged in his 50s, had been felling trees when the incident occurred.
“Initial inquiries indicate the man was felling trees at the time,” police said in a statement.
“Sadly, he died at the scene.”
A report will be prepared for the coroner, who will investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones,” police said.
