Reports of helicopter crash
Shortly before 12:00pm today, Southern Police were alerted to reports of a helicopter crash in the Lindis Pass area?after an emergency beacon was activated.?
In difficult weather and terrain the?Otago Rescue Helicopter from Dunedin and?a private helicopter located the scene and helicopter believed to be a Robinson R22.
A 32 year old male was located deceased at the scene, ?with a 51 year old male flown to Dunedin Public Hospital with head and chest injuries.?
Police have secured the scene and notified the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the crash.
A full investigation is being conducted by Police and the CAA. ?Police are currently locating and notifying next of kin, no further details will be released at present.?
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A/Snr Sgt Phill HAMLIN
Southern DCC?