Helicopter crashes onto golf course in Windwhistle, Canterbury

A helicopter has crashed onto a golf course in rural Canterbury, injuring all four people on board.

Four people were injured - including two seriously - after the helicopter crash in Canterbury. Photo / George Heard

Three people with serious injuries were flown by rescue helicopter to Christchurch Hospital, and a fourth person, who has moderate injuries, was taken to the same hospital by ambulance, a St John spokeswoman said.

Police on the scene after the crash which left four people injured, including two seriously. Photo / George Heard

The crash happened in Windwhistle, 80km west of Christchurch, and was reported to police at 3.05pm.

Debris across the golf course after this afternoon's serious helicopter crash. Photo / George Heard

Fire crews from the Hororata and Methven volunteer fire brigades have been sent to help, Southern Fire and Emergency shift manager Simon Lyford said.

The incident occurred in Windwhistle, west of Christchurch. Image / Google Maps