Two injured in chopper crash

Two people have been injured in a helicopter crash on the West Coast.

Constable Mike Tinnelly of Greymouth police said emergency services were alerted to the crash at Maori Saddle hut in the Paringa Haast area, about 11.15am.

Two people of the four people on board suffered broken bones, while the other two escaped injury.

A rescue helicopter and rescue medic were both on their way to the scene, Mr Tinnelly said.

The Civil Aviation Authority was investigating.

- NZPA