Source: Radio New Zealand
Police said they were called to the scene at the marina about 1.35pm. RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Emergency services are responding to a boat explosion in Tauranga.
Police said they were called to the scene at the marina about 1.35pm.
One person suffered moderate injuries, police said.
Fire and Emergency said it heard from “another emergency service” that there was a fire on a boat, but there was only “a little bit of smoke”.
St John confirmed it had sent two ambulances and a manager.
“Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported in a moderate condition to Tauranga hospital.”
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