Emergency services responded to a medical incident in New Brighton this morning.

A St John spokesperson told chrislynchmedia.com they were notified of the incident on Marine Parade at 8.19am.

One ambulance and a rapid response unit were sent to the scene.

A witness reported seeing four police cars near the New Brighton Surf Club, where a person was wrapped in a blanket.

St John said one patient in a serious condition was transported to Christchurch Hospital.