Critically injured paraglider airlifted to Christchurch Hospital

A paraglider has been critically injured after falling "from a height" in Christchurch this morning.

Emergency services were called to Summit Rd, Sumner, at 10.51am on Monday after reports a paraglider had been injured.

Hato Hone St John sent two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and a helicopter to the scene.

"One patient in a critical condition is being airlifted to Christchurch Hospital," a St John spokesperson said.

Police said they were called to the incident about 11am. 

"A person has fallen from a height while paragliding and is reported to be seriously injured," a police spokesperson said.