Boat Crash Skippers Canyon

Police and emergency services are enroute to reports of a boat crash on the Shotover River, Skippers Canyon, Queenstown.

Initial reports indicate that there are 10 people on board, and some have injuries.

The crash occurred around 10am.

Police can now confirm that the boat that crashed is a commercial jet working in the Skippers Canyon.

Nine out of the 10 occupants have injuries, some have serious and some have moderate or minor injuries.

All the injured have been helicoptered to Lakes District Hospital for treatment.

The Swift Water Rescue Team was on stand-by, but has been stood-down.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has been notified, along with Maritime New Zealand.