Christchurch paraglider hospitalised with serious injuries

The paraglider was injured in Christchurch on Sunday morning.

A paraglider has suffered a fractured hip injured following a crash in Christchurch.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to the crash on Summit Road about 10.35am on Sunday.

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said the person was seriously injured. The patient was taken to Christchurch Hospital in an ambulance.

A Civil Aviation Authority spokeswoman said it was a private paraglider flight.

“The pilot sustained a fractured hip as a result of the crash near the launch point.

“The appropriate authorities have been notified of the incident.”