Person injured in dog attack in Timaru

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Source: Radio New Zealand

Emergency Services were called to Andrew Street at about 8.30pm Saturday. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson

A person has been injured after a dog attack in Timaru.

Emergency services were called to Andrew Street in the suburb of Marchwiel about 8.30pm Saturday.

The person had suffered injuries to their hand from a dog bite.

Hato Hone St John confirmed it had sent an ambulance to the scene.

“Our crew assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Timaru hospital in a moderate condition,” a spokesperson said.

Animal Control was also in attendance.

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