The wreckage of a helicopter that crashed killing seven people on Fox Glacier, on the western coast of New Zealand's south island
Four British tourists and two Australians have been killed when their sightseeing helicopter crashed into a deep ravine while flying over a New Zealand glacier.
The single-engine Squirrel helicopter plummeted into the Fox Glacier on the western coast of New Zealand's south Island.
A rescue team confirmed there were no survivors and it may take several days to recover the bodies.
The single-engine Squirrel helicopter plummeted into the Fox Glacier on the western coast of New Zealand's south Island.
A rescue team confirmed there were no survivors and it may take several days to recover the bodies.
A shocking photograph has emerged of the mangled wreckage of a commercial helicopter which crashed in bad weather, claiming the lives of all seven people on board.
The helicopter is seen wedged between two huge blocks of ice after it plunged into Fox Glacier, on the western coast of New Zealand's south island on Saturday, 1pm local time.
Debris is spread across hundreds of metres and scorch marks are seen well above the carnage where the impact occurred.
The poor conditions and fading light are delaying emergency services from reaching the wreckage and bodies of the victims.
The helicopter is seen wedged between two huge blocks of ice after it plunged into Fox Glacier, on the western coast of New Zealand's south island on Saturday, 1pm local time.
Debris is spread across hundreds of metres and scorch marks are seen well above the carnage where the impact occurred.
The poor conditions and fading light are delaying emergency services from reaching the wreckage and bodies of the victims.
Police have confirmed the retrieval operation for the helicopter operated by a popular tourist company, south Westland firm Alpine Adventures, is 'likely to take some days.'
Inspector John Canning said: 'A helicopter carrying seven people including the pilot has crashed at the top of the Fox Glacier.
'We have been to the site and there is no sign of life and tomorrow we hope to recover the bodies of those involved."
Canning said the recovery effort could take time because of the atrocious weather.
'I'm not going to risk any more lives, we've lost seven. The terrain at the top of the glacier is very rough, as you can imagine it's icy and there are crevasses - it's quite dangerous.'
Poor weather conditions and rugged terrain are delaying rescue efforts
Seven people are dead after a helicopter crash in Fox Glacier, on the western coast of New Zealand's south island (stock image)
The crashed helicopter was a single-engine Eurocopter Squirrel operated by Alpine Adventures (file photo)
A rescue operation is underway, with four helicopters being called in to help with the process
Fox Glacier is 13 kilometres long and described as one of the world's most accessible glaciers for thrill seekers and explorers (stock image)
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