A Transpower contractor is now in a stable condition in hospital after a temporary pylon he was on suddenly crashed to the ground in Hamilton this morning. The temporary tower was estimated at 15m high. Wilson said all crews working at the site had been stood down and work suspended until the company was sure that the site was safe for work to resume. Earlier, a neighbour reported hearing a loud "wallop" as the temporary tower fell to the ground. She said the crews had been on the site erecting new power pylons for the past few weeks.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 16, 2016 21:46 UTC