Person injured in ‘digger accident’ in Central Hawke’s Bay

Emergency services have been called to the incident in a rural area of Hawke's Bay. Photo / NZME

One person suffered moderate injuries after becoming trapped under a “small digger” in the rural area of Omakere in Central Hawke’s Bay.

Emergency services received a call about 1.40pm on Thursday to Pourerere Rd.

A police spokesperson said there was a report that a “small digger” had tipped over and one person was stuck.

As at 2.20pm, police confirmed the person had been freed.

A St John ambulance spokesperson said the patient was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in a moderate condition.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said three fire trucks also attended the scene of the “digger accident”.