Tokoroa water incident: One person airlifted to Waikato Hospital in critical condition

One person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition after a “water incident” at the South Waikato indoor pools in Tokoroa.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one ambulance, one rapid response unit and one helicopter responded after a “water incident” was reported at 1.36pm.

The spokesperson said the incident happened on Roslin St/O’Sullivan Drive in the South Waikato town.

The South Waikato indoor pools are located on Roslin St.

The spokesperson said one patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.

A South Waikato District Council spokesperson said the council was aware of the incident.

“Staff assisted St John Ambulance at the time and restricted public access to part of the facility,” the spokesperson said.

“The facility is now fully open. Actions in line with the facility’s health and safety plan have commenced.”

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.