One person has died following an incident in Wai-iti, south-east of Wakefield, this morning.

Acting Nelson Bays Area Commander Senior Sergeant Martin Tunley said that at around 9.40am, emergency services were called to a property on State Highway 6 after a person was reportedly hit by a tree while clearing flood damage.

“Sadly, despite best efforts by emergency services, the person died at the scene,” Tunley said.

“Police extend our condolences to their family at this difficult time,” he said.

Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing and the death will be referred to the Coroner.