A serious ‘medical event’ has cleared a Christchurch pool and gym complex this morning.

St John said it was notified of a medical incident at Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre in the Burnside area of the city at 9.49am.

One ambulance responded.

However, a St John spokesperson directed further enquiries to police.

A police spokesperson said it appeared that someone had suffered a medical event.

Jellie Park is a Christchurch City Council-run centre.

A spokeswoman for the council said the facility has been closed but will reopen around 3.30pm.