Two people injured after jet boats crash in Wairarapa

Dec 7, 2025 General
Two people injured after jet boats crash in Wairarapa

Two people have been taken to hospital after two jet boats crashed in the Wairarapa.

Wellington Free Ambulance vehicle attended the scene of the incident.

Wellington Free Ambulance says two patients are in a moderate condition. Photo: Photo / Supplied

Two people have been taken to hospital after two jet boats crashed in the Wairarapa.

Wellington Free Ambulance said two patients were transported to Wairarapa Hospital in a moderate condition following the collision in the Tauwharenīkau River on Sunday morning.

The crash happened at the New Zealand Jetsprint Championship, the New Zealand Jetsprint Association confirmed to RNZ.

Police said they received reports of the crash at the river, near Tauherenikau Racecourse Road, at about 10.45am on Sunday.

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