A remote community in Tasmania is in shock after the death of a council worker in an accident involving a ride-on mower.
Emergency services were called to a memorial park at Zeehan about 5pm on Monday after a man in his 30s was found under the machine.
The man, who worked for the West Coast Council, died at the scene.
"The entire community is in shock over this terrible incident," West Coast Mayor Shane Pitt said.
"No one expects their loved ones not to come home from work.
"We will provide every support necessary to those affected by this tragedy, including the family, friends, and employees and contractors of the council."
Zeehan, on Tasmania's west coast, has a population of about 700 people.
WorkSafe Tasmania has been notified and reports are being prepared for the coroner.
Mr Pitt said it would be inappropriate to comment further while the matter was being investigated.
