1 injured in firearms incident

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One person is being treated in Whanganui Hospital following a firearms incident this evening.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Whanganui River Rd around 8:50pm tonight after what St Johns have called a "firearms incident".

Both St Johns and police attended the scene and the person is being treated for a leg injury.

Police remain at the scene and say it was an "accidental shooting". 

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