Person dies after suspected boat accident at Whangārei Heads, Northland

Emergency services attend the incident at Urquharts Bay, Whangārei Heads on Sunday morning. Photo / Denise Piper

One person has died following a water incident at Northland’s Whangārei Heads on Sunday morning.

Emergency services were called to Urquharts Bay about 9.30am on Sunday, with one person in trouble in the water.

Initial reports received suggested the person had been hit or cut with a boat propeller, a police spokesperson said.

Northland rescue helicopter, Hato Hone St John, fire and police attended the incident, east of central Whangārei. However, Hato Hone St John staff were not required.

Sadly, the person was unable to be revived, the police spokesperson said.

The death will be referred to the coroner.

No further details were available at this time.