New Zealand / Emergency Services

Helicopter called after aviation incident near Mt Aspiring

17:19 pm on 24 January 2023

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One person is in a serious condition after an aviation incident near Mt Aspiring in Otago this afternoon.

Hato Hone St John said it was alerted shortly before 2pm.

A spokesperson said a helicopter crew treated one person with serious injuries and they have been flown to Dunedin Hospital.