One person has critical injuries after a paraglider crash on a cliff at Auckland’s popular Muriwai Beach.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one patient is now being transported to Auckland City Hospital by helicopter in a critical condition.
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Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter said they were tasked to assist a male patient in his 40s from a cliff face, extraction by winch was required.
Police say they are assisting other emergency services at the southern end of Muriwai Beach where the crash occurred.