Two men injured during Oamaru boat marathon

Emergency services attended an incident where two men were injured during the boat marathon in Oamaru today.

A police officer at the scene said a boat capsized during the race and a couple of people ended up in the water.

St John spokesman Gerard Campbell said two men were injured in the incident where one had sustained serious injuries and the other had moderate injuries.

Both were transported to Oamaru Hospital, he said.

A police spokeswoman said police were at the scene of the Oamaru Powerboat Marathon at Oamaru Harbour.

Police were at the harbour at 12.05pm and were helping with managing the scene at this stage, she said.