Multiple people have been injured after a jet boat crash on the Shotover River in Queenstown this morning.
A helicopter was sent to the scene after the KJet jet boat crashed at around 11.40am, with 11 passengers and a driver on board at the time.
Initially a Fire and Emergency spokesperson told 1 NEWS 11 people were hurt during the incident, with injuries ranging from mild to moderate.
KJet has since clarified five people, including the driver, were taken to hospital and the remaining passengers were uninjured.
The KJet speedboat was seen wedged in trees along the riverbank after the incident. (Source: Other)
One passenger will remain in Queenstown Lakes District Hospital overnight as a precaution, a KJet spokesperson says.
"KJet is working closely with all relevant authorities including the police, Queenstown Lakes District harbourmaster and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission," the spokesperson says..
"The company has also launched its own internal investigation and all operations were suspended immediately following the incident."
The crash saw the jet boat wedged underneath trees along the river.
KJet says it's supporting all passengers on board, their friends and family, as well as the driver of the jet boat.
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