Two people have been injured - one seriously - after a jet boat crashed into rocks on the Ōreti River this afternoon.
Two people have been injured - one seriously - after a jet boat crashed into rocks on the Ōreti River this afternoon.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said two helicopters were dispatched after they received an alert about the crash at around 4:17 pm.
“Four people were initially onboard.”
The Herald understands one person was reportedly thrown from the boat when it hit the rock.
“Two people were transported by helicopter to hospital - one in a serious condition and the other in a moderate condition,” St John said.
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