Woman serious on Otago Peninsula

An Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter has been called to transport a female patient to Dunedin Hospital, following an incident on an Otago Peninsula walking track this afternoon.

St John Ambulance spokesman Gerard Campbell said the patient had a medical event about 2.30pm, near Hatchery Rd, Portobello, and is in a serious condition.

He said police and Fire and Emergency NZ were also in attendance because the site is difficult to access.