Four injured following jetboat crash on Rakaia River, Mid Canterbury

Four people have been taken to hospital after a reported jetboat crash on the Rakaia River in Mid Canterbury.

Four people have been taken to hospital after a reported jetboat crash on the Rakaia River in Mid Canterbury this evening.

A police spokesperson said they received a report of a jetboat flipping in the Double Hill area on the Rakaia River around 7pm.

“A tractor assisted in righting the jetboat.”

A St John spokesperson confirmed three rescue helicopters attended the scene.

“They are taking one person in a serious condition and three in a moderate condition to Christchurch Hospital.”

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