An 37-year-old orchard worker suffered severe pelvis injuries after he was crushed by a tractor this morning.
The man was flown by helicopter to Tauranga Hospital from Waiotahi, near Opotiki, after a tractor was started in gear causing it to lurch forward and drive over him.
The fire service responded to the incident and set up a helicopter landing zone in the orchard.
The Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was called to the scene at 8am.
A WorkSafe spokesman said he was aware of the incident.
