Updated 5.20 pm

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A person in a moderate condition has been airlifted from the scene of a helicopter crash in Haast this afternoon.

Emergency services responded to a helicopter crash near the Haast Pass Highway (State Highway 6) about 3.40pm today, a police spokeswoman said.

She said one person was transported from the scene in a moderate condition.

A Hato Hone St John spokesman said a rescue helicopter had transported a patient to Haast Medical Centre.

A Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) spokeswoman said a crash was reported about 3.40pm.

No one was trapped and a crew from Haast had assisted with injuries and scene management, she said.

Fire crews from Fox Glacier and Franz Josef had been stood down.

A Civil Aviation Authority spokeswoman said it was aware of the crash.

"At this stage, the CAA will make initial enquiries to understand what occurred and why, and to determine whether any further action is required."

The police spokeswoman said the nearest intersection to the crash site…