Paraglider crash in Christchurch suburb of Sumner

Emergency services are on their way to the scene of the crash on Summit Rd, Evans Pass in Sumner. Image / Google Maps

A paraglider has been airlifted to hospital after crashing in a hilly area of Christchurch.

The crash happened at the top of Summit Road on Evans Pass just after 3:30pm.

A police spokeswoman said the paraglider had a broken pelvis and was in a stable condition.