One person in serious condition after Whakatane Aquatic Centre incident

Whakatane Aquatic Centre. Photo / NZME

One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after an incident at the Whakatane Aquatic Centre.

A police spokesman said emergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident" at the centre on Short St about 11.10am.

According to St John, two vehicles went to the scene and one person was taken to Whakatane Hospital in a serious condition.

A Whakatāne District Council spokesperson said a swimmer was "attended to poolside" before emergency services arrived to further assist.

"Staff are in contact with the family and have offered support," the spokesperson said.

19/01/22 11:08: Water incident in Whakatane. 1 patient treated 1 patient transported to Whakatane Hospital. https://t.co/ZkXoxpCBaX

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