One critical after skating accident at Christchurch ice skating rink

• A teenager was critically injured at Alpine Ice Sports Centre, Christchurch during a school trip.
• Emergency services responded and transported the victim to Christchurch Hospital.
• Alpine Ice Sports Centre will remain closed for the day; WorkSafe has been notified.

One person is in critical condition after an incident at a Christchurch ice skating rink this morning.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Brougham St at the Alpine Ice Sports Centre just after 11am.

According to Stuff, a teenager suffered critical injuries during a school trip.

The sports centre told the Herald the victim was injured while skating and assisted on-site by emergency services.

“We can confirm that an incident occurred during our public skating session today,” it said.

“Alpine shall remain closed for the remainder of the day and our thoughts are with the family at this time.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they received a call at 11.03am.

“Two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle responded to the scene and treated and transported one patient to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition,” they said.

A police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been advised and inquiries are ongoing.