Man killed at Milford slip clean-up named

By: Anna Cross | New Zealand News | Saturday October 20 2012 13:39

Police have released the name of the man killed while helping clear a slip on the Milford Road.

He was 67-year-old Graham Brown of Dunedin.

Two other men were injured in the accident, thought to have involved a malfunctioning compressed air hose.

Police are investigating, as are health and safety officials.

Photo: Malcolm Gayfer

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