Pilot cut from glider after serious Omarama crash

Emergency services were called to the aerodrome mid-afternoon. PHOTO: GOOGLE MAPS
Emergency services were called to the aerodrome mid-afternoon. PHOTO: GOOGLE MAPS
A pilot is in a serious condition and had to be cut out of their glider following a crash at the Omarama Aerodrome.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said appliances from Omarama were called to the incident about 3.20pm today.

St John ambulance, police and a rescue helicopter were also in attendance.

The Civil Aviation Authority said it was aware of an incident at the airfield but currently it didn't have any further information.