Source: Radio New Zealand
A roundabout will soon spring up at the intersection of State Highway 3 and the road to the Ōhakea air force base. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham
An air force aviator has died after a medical event at Ohakea air base in Manawatū on Tuesday morning.
A Defence Force spokesperson has confirmed the death, saying it happened at the base’s swimming pool.
The spokesperson said they couldn’t comment further at this time.
The incident happened about 6.40am.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one ambulance and two rapid-response vehicles attended the “water incident”.
Fire and Emergency was also called for the scene.
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