Person dies in Queenstown workplace incident

A person has died in a workplace incident at Jacks Point, Queenstown today.

A police spokeswoman said the incident occurred in Homestead Bay Rd, Jacks Point.

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said they were notified of the incident at 2.17pm and sent a helicopter, an ambulance and a manager.

“We were not required for transportation,” the spokeswoman said.

Emergency services attend the scene of a workplace accident at Jack's Point, Queenstown. Photo / James Allan

The serious crash unit and WorkSafe had been notified, the police spokeswoman said.

An ambulance and a police ute were visible at the scene.

A plainclothes police officer could be seen leaving the scene about 3.40pm.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman referred all comment to police.

A WorkSafe spokesman said they were making initial inquiries.