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One injured in helicopter crash on Wellington's west coast

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The crash happened near the Mākara Wind Farm.

The crash happened near the Mākara Wind Farm. (Source: Unsplash / Nate Watson)

A helicopter pilot was being rushed to hospital after crashing near a wind farm on Wellington's west coast.

Emergency services were called to the Mākara Wind Farm about 8.30am on Sunday.

Fire and Emergency shift manager Murray Dunbar said there was only one person on board the helicopter, and they were being flown to Wellington Hospital for treatment.

Five FENZ crews responded to the accident in addition to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

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