Man airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after rescue on the Lewis Pass

A rescue operation is under way in the Lewis Pass after a personal locater beacon was activated. Photo / 123RF

A man has been airlifted to hospital after being rescued on the Lewis Pass.

A Maritime NZ spokesperson a safety locator beacon was activated at about 10.30am on Tuesday.

A helicopter was tasked to respond and the man had suffered minor injuries, they said.