Two airlifted out of Mt Aspiring National Park after avalanche

Two climbers have been airlifted from Mt Earnslaw in Mt Aspiring National Park after an avalanche this morning.

A police spokeswoman said a helicopter was dispatched after they were notified of the avalanche on Mt Eanslaw, which is north of Glenorchy, just before 8am.

A St John spokesman said two patients were transported to Lakes District Hospital, one with moderate injuries and the other minor.