Rescue crews have been scrambled to the Christchurch coast after a paraglider overshot their landing and flew into the ocean. Photo / Supplied
Rescue crews have been scrambled to the Christchurch coast after a paraglider overshot their landing and flew into the ocean.
A witness said: “All the sirens have gone off ... All hands on deck. Must be serious.”
A police spokesperson said they received a report at 11.50am that a paraglider had overshot and landed in the sea.
“I understand they are visible and resources are being deployed to reach them.”
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were deployed to the area, but could not give any more information.
Hato Hone St John said their crews assessed two patients, one was uninjured and the other was treated and transported to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.
“I can confirm we were notified of a light aircraft incident in Taylor’s Mistake at 11.55am and responded with two ambulances, two managers, one first response unit and one helicopter,” St John said.
Coastguard has been approached for comment.
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