The Rangitata River is a braided river which features numerous channels that jet boaters can choose to travel down. Three were rushed to Christchurch Hospital and are all now in stable condition, according to a hospital spokesperson. This alert came from a section of the Rangitata River, running from Mt Hutt to the east of the South Island. Jet Boat New Zealand’s Len French confirmed the incident had been caused by the jet boat hitting a gravel bank and rolling, causing considerable injuries. The Canterbury region has a history of jet boat accidents, including one in October 2021 that injured eight in a crash.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 15, 2023 08:47 UTC