A quad bike rider has been seriously injured in an accident in Waikaka Valley, Gore. Image / Google
A quad bike rider has been seriously injured in an accident in the Waikaka Valley, Gore.
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene about 11.30am after reports of a quad bike accident.
A police spokeswoman said the rider suffered serious injuries and was trapped underneath the quad bike for some time.
The incident happened on the rural Waikaka Valley Highway, she said.
A southern fire communications spokeswoman confirmed that they were at the scene.
They had crews responding from Gore and Pukerau.
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