A Milton-based helicopter company says it is devastated by the loss of a "much-loved employee and friend" in a crash near Lawrence this morning. Lister Helicopters this afternoon confirmed one of its machines was involved in the crash, in Deep Creek, west of Dunedin. Lister Helicopters owner Alister Lister said the company was "devastated" by the accident. "Lister Helicopters is now working with all of the agencies involved in investigating this tragedy." The commission has appointed an investigation team of three, who anticipate getting to the accident site tomorrow morning.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 15, 2021 21:37 UTC