One person has died in a "water-related incident" near a Christchurch beach this afternoon.
Police say emergency services were called to the scene near Spencer Park around 12.45pm.
The scene is near a beach and holiday park.
A St John spokesperson told 1News four ambulances were called to the scene.
"We assessed and treated seven patients with minor injuries at the scene," the spokesperson said.
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Inquiries into the circumstances of the death are ongoing.
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