Rock climber dead after falling in Queenstown

A rock climber is dead after falling about 50m in Queenstown.

Emergency services were called to Gorge Rd about 11.55am, after reports of the accident. The man died at the scene.

Four police cars, one fire appliance, two ambulances, and a first-response vehicle were at the location.

Emergency services at the scene.

A photographer at the scene said the incident occurred at a climbing area above a public walking track.

They said a member of a climbing party appeared to have fallen from a considerable height.

Other rock climbers could be seen on the rock face.

A climber died after falling about 50 metres.

Police said they are providing support to his next of kin.

The man’s death will be referred to the Coroner.