Paraglider injured in South Auckland crash

2:23 pm on 24 July 2017

A paraglider has been seriously injured after crashing on a beach in South Auckland.

A paraglider is reported to have crashed at Kariotahi Beach in South Auckland (file photo).

A paraglider is reported to have crashed at Kariotahi Beach in South Auckland (file photo). Photo: Google Maps

The man crashed on Karioitahi Beach, Counties Manukau Police Sergeant Ben Ostler said.

Police are in attendance.

"A male is in a serious condition and Westpac Rescue Helicopter will transport him to hospital.

"There is limited mobile coverage in the area so no further details are available at this stage," he said.