Shotover Jet - Tuckers Beach

At about 15.10hrs yesterday afternoon, emergency services responded to a Jet Boat Collision on the Shotover River in the vicinity of Tuckers Beach, Lower Shotover, Queenstown.

The incident involved a single Shotover Jet Boat containing 14 passengers and driver.

The passengers were from Germany, America, United Kingdom and New Zealand.

The jet boat collided with a rock face resulting in damage to the engine and rear of the boat.

5 passengers were transferred to Queenstown Lakes District Hospital by ambulance for assessment of minor neck and back injuries, the 9 remaining passengers were transferred to the Shotover Jet operating base.

The matter has been referred to Maritime New Zealand and OSH to investigate the cause of the incident