Two people injured in Maraetai jetski accident

Two people have been rushed to hospital after a jetski accident in Auckland this afternoon.

The incident happened in Maraetai just before 1.20pm, a police spokeswoman said.

St John Ambulance said one person was seriously injured. Police said a second person was moderately injured.

One ambulance, one rapid response vehicle and a first response unit were sent to the scene, a St John Ambulance spokesman said.

Police were called to a report of two people in the water. Police are investigating.

St John Ambulance has been approached for comment.

The Maraetai Beach Boating Club earlier told the Herald there had been a jetski accident and those involved had been picked from the water.

Raphael Franks is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. He joined the Herald as a Te Rito cadet in 2022.