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Glider in serious condition after fall

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Sat, 25 Feb 2012 8:45a.m.

The man was flown to Middlemore Hospital by helicopter (file pic)

The man was flown to Middlemore Hospital by helicopter (file pic)

A hang glider pilot suffered serious injuries after crashing into a hill near Auckland.

A northern communications Ambulance spokesman told NZ Newswire the 55-year-old suffered serious injuries after crashing into a grass-covered hill near Lake Puketi, 70km south of Auckland, about 6.15pm yesterday.

The man was flown to Middlemore Hospital by helicopter.

No other details were available.

NZN

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