A Durban man was crushed to death when a concrete fence collapsed on him on Friday.

Rescue Care spokesperson, Garrith Jamieson said paramedics were bid to South Coast Road, south of the city around 2pm.

The man was evidently working on the fence when the tragedy occurred.

Jamieson attested that, "Unfortunately the man, believed to be about 35, sustained major head trauma and succumbed to his injuries. He was declared dead on the scene."

He said police were probing.