By RNZ
Four people were flown to hospital after two jetboats crashed on the Whanganui River on Saturday.
Police said they were called to the accident, some kilometres upriver from Whanganui City, just before 1pm.
A spokesperson for Hato Hone St John said four patients were taken to Whanganui Base Hospital by helicopter.
One was in a serious condition, two were in a moderate condition, and another had minor injuries.
