Paraglider injured at Treble Cone ski field near Wānaka

A helicopter has been sent to the Treble Cone ski field near Wanaka where a person has been injured. Photo / Supplied

A helicopter has been sent to the Treble Cone ski field near Wānaka where a paraglider has been injured.

A St John spokesperson said they were called to the skifield at 12.06pm.

The helicopter was used to retrieve the paraglider who has been transported to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition.

A police spokesperson said they are responding to an incident involving a paraglider.

"The circumstances around the event are not yet clear," a spokesperson said.

An ambulance is also in attendance.