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Person over cliff in Manawatū-Whanganui region rescued by helicopter

10:04 am on 26 January 2024

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Emergency services have rescued a person over a cliff in the Manawatū-Whanganui region early this morning.

Fire and Emergency said six fire trucks were called out to the scene in Mangaweka at 1:33am.

St John was notified about the incident at 1.34am and sent a ambulance and a helicopter, which winched the person out.

The person was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition.