Two rescue helicopters were called to a water incident near Queenstown this afternoon.
Four people have been injured following a jet boat incident in Skippers Canyon near Queenstown this afternoon.
Hato Hone St John said two helicopters were on the scene and treated four people.
“Two had moderate injuries while another two had minor injuries. The two in a moderate condition were transported to Dunedin Hospital.”
Police said it was a medical issue and referred any questions to Hato Hone St John.
Skippers Canyon Jet said about 5pm today two people were injured in an incident involving a Skippers Canyon Jet commercial trip.
“The two passengers plus two uninjured family members in their group were taken out of the area by helicopter and flown to Dunedin Hospital for further assessment.
“Seven remaining passengers were taken to the Lakes District Hospital in Queenstown for assessment and the jet boat driver was uninjured.
“Maritime New Zealand and the police were notified of the incident and the company has launched its own internal investigation.”
The cause of the incident is unknown and no further details are available at this time.
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