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