Investigations at the scene of the helicopter crash in the Port Hills, Christchurch area this afternoon have been ongoing.
Scene guards will be at the crash site overnight and cordons will remain in place on Summit Road at the intersection with Dyers Pass Road.
Investigations by Police and the Civil Aviation Authority into the circumstances surrounding the crash will continue tomorrow.
No further information in relation to the crash will be released tonight.
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Issued by Police Media Centre