Helicopter Crash, Mt Aspiring National Park

Two people have died following a helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park this morning.

Reports came in of the incident about 9.50am.

Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre has handed responsibility for the response to Police, who are on scene now.

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