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Paraglider crash in Canterbury near Mt Cheeseman Ski Field

March 2, 2019

A Police spokesperson has told 1 NEWS a paraglider has “crash-landed” near Mt Cheeseman Ski Field in Canterbury.

The spokesperson says the man has suffered a leg injury.

Emergency services were notified of the crash at 6:10pm.

A St John spokesperson confirmed a helicopter was en route to the crash with night vision gear. The patient is likely to then be transported to Christchurch Hospital.

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