New Zealand Police Alert 4:00pm 20 Jun 2008 Tasman
Location of incident: Waikawa Bay, Picton
Incident type: Boating accident
Police, Fire and Ambulance have responded to a boating collision in Waikawa Bay Picton. It was reported that a runabout
had collided with a stationary ex naval boat. On arrival police located and rescued 5 people from the water. All are in
a serious condition and are being treated by St John Ambulance. Ambulance have 2 helicopters enroute to assist. More
information will be released when the situation becomes clearer and the injured people have been treated. Issued By:
Sergeant Lindsay Turner
ENDS