Person critically injured in alleged workplace incident in Blenheim, rescue helicopter lands in middle of street

A rescue helicopter landed in the middle of a Blenheim road this evening after an alleged workplace accident that left a person with critical injuries.

It is understood the person was injured in an accident involving electric company Marlborough Lines on Alfred St.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they sent one ambulance and a helicopter to the incident.

“One person in a critical condition was transported to Wellington Hospital,” they said.

A spokesperson for Marlborough Lines said the individual injured was not one of its employees.

A rescue helicopter landed in the middle of a Blenheim road to assist the worker. Photo / Anthony Phelps

The person was flown to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition. Photo / Anthony Phelps

A nearby office worker, who did not want to be named, said it took a while for emergency services to arrive.

“The scream was horrific, there was lots of blood, it seemed to take ages for the ambulance to come.”

A fire engine and rescue helicopter responded to the scene shortly after.

Police said they had been made aware of the incident but were not required to attend at this stage.

The Herald has approached WorkSafe NZ for comment.