Person has critical injuries after paraglider cliff crash at Auckland’s Muriwai Beach

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.

One person has critical injuries after a paraglider crash on a cliff at Auckland’s popular Muriwai Beach. Photo / Supplied

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.

St John said they were made aware of the incident just after 2pm today.

They responded with one helicopter, one ambulance and two rapid response vehicles.

Crews from the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter are in attendance.

Fenz said they were not aware of the unfolding incident.

One person has critical injuries after a paraglider crash on a cliff at Auckland’s popular Muriwai Beach. Photo / Supplied

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