A 31-year-old woman died in a road accident near Waila Settlement in Naluwai, Naitasiri on Wednesday.
Police said the victim was operating a tractor carrying bags of dalo when it swerved off the road and landed in a nearby creek.
The victim was trapped underneath the tractor.
She was taken to the Vunidawa Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival.
Also injured was a 25-year-old man who managed to jump off the tractor, escaping serious injuries.
Police are investigating the incident