Child burnt in South Auckland barbecue accident

A police spokeswoman said initial reports suggested the child was burnt in a barbecue accident. Photo / File

A five-year-old child has been burnt in a barbecue accident in South Auckland tonight.

A St John ambulance spokeswoman said the child, about five-years-old, suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Middlemore Hospital.

A police spokeswoman said initial reports suggested the child was burnt in a barbecue accident.