One person dies at paper mill medical incident
NEW ZEALAND (From news reports) -- A person has died following a medical incident at the Oji Fibre Solutions Kinleith Mill. Emergency services responded to the incident this morning including two ambulances and one helicopter. A spokesperson at Oji Fibre Solutions confirmed there was a medical event at mill Jan. 8 and an employee died on site. "This is a tragedy for the company; our first thoughts turn to the family and the person's work colleagues" a spokesman said in a written statement. He said the company would offer support for affected employees and reach out to the family. He said the company had no further comments. A police media spokeswoman said police were called at 9.30am and one person died. The circumstances were not suspicious. St John responded with two ambulances and a helicopter to the incident after being notified at 8.14am. A spokesperson said it was not needed for transportation. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman confirmed the service had been called to a medical event at the mill.
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