Death in busy bike park referred to the coroner

A person has died at Queenstown Bike Park after a medical event.

A rescue helicopter and ambulance rushed to the Ben Lomond Scenic Reserve in Lomond Cres about 11am yesterday.

St John "was not required for transportation", a spokeswoman said, and referred further questions to police.

Police confirmed the death, saying it was not considered suspicious and would be referred to the coroner.

"One person has died this morning at a bike park off Lomond Cres, Queenstown," a spokesman said.

Police were called about 11.20am.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand also responded.

The Queenstown Bike Park is in the Ben Lomond Reserve, the same location as the Skyline gondola and luge. The area was busy with tourists enjoying the sights over the Easter weekend.

The death comes two weeks after a woman fractured her vertebrae, scapula and clavicle while mountain biking at a Queenstown park.

 

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