Paraglider crash on Mt Maunganui

Emergency vehicles at the foot of Mt Maunganui
Emergency vehicles at the foot of Mt Maunganui Photo credit: Supplied

A paraglider has died after a crash near the summit of Mt Maunganui.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 6.20pm this evening and an emergency response took place.

A helicopter at the scene
A helicopter at the scene Photo credit: Supplied

The paraglider landed about 100 metres into dense bush which required 4x4 vehicles to reach, Senior Sergeant Rob Glencross said in a statement.

The man’s body was recovered by a team of emergency services personnel shortly after 8.30pm this evening.

The 48-year-old local man died at the scene.

The crash occurred near the summit on the eastern side of the Mount.

Police are seeking any witnesses to the crash.

Anyone who may have still-photography or video footage of the crash is asked to contact the Tauranga Police on (07) 577 4300.