A man in his 60s was taken to Rotorua Hospital today after becoming trapped between a car and a hoist drop.
A St John Northern Communications spokeswoman confirmed the incident took place at JVs Car Shop on Ti St, Rotorua about 1pm.
She said the man suffered moderate injuries.
Police at the scene said it was still unclear how it happened, but that the man had become trapped between a station wagon and a hoist drop.