A rescue helicopter is at the scene of a single motorcycle crash in Central Hawke's Bay.
Police were alerted to the crash on Elsthorpe Rd, between St Lawrence Road and Atua Road, at 9.03am on Friday.
A spokeswoman said the motorcyclist came off their bike, and was in a serious condition and being tended to by St John ambulance staff.
A rescue helicopter arrived at the scene by 9.35am.
There were no road blockages but police were advising motorists to drive with care around the scene.