An RNZ reporter at the scene said a woman was being attended to by paramedics, and another person was on a stretcher and being put into an ambulance.<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAmbulance operator Hato Hone St John said three people were injured – two were taken to hospital, one critical and one serious, while the third was treated for minor injuries at the scene.<\/p>\n
Animal control officers have seized two dogs after the attack.<\/p>\n
“There is no ongoing risk to the public, and a scene examination will be carried out,” Acting Superintendent Ash Tabb, Christchurch Metro acting area commander, said.<\/p>\n
Police said they were notified about 2.45pm, and there was no ongoing risk to the public.<\/p>\n
It comes the same week a Northland woman, 62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore,\u00a0was killed by dogs<\/a>\u00a0while visiting a home in the Northland town of Kaihu this week.<\/p>\n