The wreck of a helicopter has been located in a crevasse on Fox Glacier although rescuers have been unable to reach the helicopter due to the difficult terrain.
Police can confirm that a pilot and 6 passengers were on board the helicopter and believe no one has survived the crash.
Police have resumed as the lead agency and will coordinate the recovery and scene examination. This is likely to take some days.
Meanwhile Police are also working to locate the next of kin of those believed to have been on today’s helicopter flight.
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