Workplace incident at Mount Maunganui wharves, one hospitalised

One person has been seriously injured at an incident at the Mount Maunganui wharves.

A spokesperson said St John was notified of a workplace incident on Hull Rd about 9.17am.

An ambulance, rapid response unit, and operations manager attended.

“One patient, in a serious condition, is being transported to Tauranga Hospital.”

A Port of Tauranga media spokeswoman confirmed emergency services attended an incident at the Mount Maunganui wharves.

“I don’t have any other details yet as Port of Tauranga staff [were] not involved,” she said.

A Maritime NZ spokesman said it was aware of the incident and it had staff onsite working to understand what had happened.