Ronnie Ronalde, the group operations manager for CPG Hotel Group, describes the "horrible" crash with the bride and groom on board. Video / George HeardRonnie Ronalde, the group operations manager for CPG Hotel Group, describes the "horrible" crash with the bride and groom on board. Video / George HeardA holidaying hospital surgeon and four stunned golfers were among those first on the scene after a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple, their wedding photographer and a pilot crashed at a Canterbury high country resort yesterday afternoon. All four on board were hurt, with three flown by rescue helicopter to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries after the 3.05pm crash. Photo / George HeardFour people playing golf nearby were first on the scene after the helicopter came down, said Ronnie Ronalde, director of operations for CPG Hotels, which owns the resort.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 12, 2021 17:03 UTC