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Source: Radio New Zealand

A boat flips at the New Zealand Jetsprint Championship in Wairarapa Jeremy Ward

Two people have been hospitalised, after a crash at the New Zealand Jetsprint Championship in Wairarapa.

The NZ Jetsprint Association confirmed the crash happened during the opening round in Featherston on Sunday morning.

The event was being held at Tauherenikau Racecourse.

Two people were transported to Wairarapa Hospital following the collision Jeremy Ward

Wellington Free Ambulance said two patients were transported to Wairarapa Hospital in a moderate condition, after the incident in the Tauwharenīkau River on Sunday morning.

The event was being held at Tauherenikau Racecourse. Jeremy Ward

Police said they received reports of a crash at the river, near Tauherenikau Racecourse Road, at about 10.45am Sunday.

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