A person has died after a ‘medical event’ cleared a Christchurch pool and gym complex this morning.
St John said it was notified of a medical incident at Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre in the Burnside area of the city at 9.49am.
One ambulance responded.
However, a St John spokesperson directed further inquiries to police.
A police spokesperson said it appeared that someone had suffered a medical event.
Jellie Park is a Christchurch City Council-run centre.
Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox said: “We can confirm there was a medical event at Jellie Park this morning. Unfortunately, the customer passed away and our thoughts are with their family and friends.”
He added: “The facility remained closed this morning while support was provided to the Christchurch City Council Team at Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre.”
It will reopen at 3.30pm.
Misiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.