Christchurch, Jellie Park ‘medical event’; emergency services respond

A person has died after a ‘medical event’ cleared a Christchurch pool and gym complex this morning.

St John said it was notified of a medical incident at Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre in the Burnside area of the city at 9.49am.

One ambulance responded.

However, a St John spokesperson directed further inquiries to police.

A police spokesperson said it appeared that someone had suffered a medical event.

Jellie Park is a Christchurch City Council-run centre.

Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox said: “We can confirm there was a medical event at Jellie Park this morning. Unfortunately, the customer passed away and our thoughts are with their family and friends.”

He added: “The facility remained closed this morning while support was provided to the Christchurch City Council Team at Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre.”

It will reopen at 3.30pm.