A Rotorua man has been flown to Rotorua Hospital with serious injuries after falling from his motocross bike.
The Rotorua based BayTrust Rescue helicopter was dispatched to Galatea yesterday at around 7pm to assist a 26-year-old after he had fallen from his bike while riding on a private property.
The rider sustained serious injuries from the fall and was stabilised by the on board paramedics. He was then flown to Rotorua Hospital for further treatment.
Due to the seriousness of the injuries and the location of the accident, the helicopter was used.