Rescue helicopter sent to aid of person injured in crash at Matatā, Bay of Plenty

The TECT rescue helicopter crew ready to respond to another mission. Photo / Supplied

A rescue helicopter was sent to the aid of a person hurt in a crash in the Bay of Plenty yesterday.

A police spokeswoman said it appeared an off-road vehicle rolled on a property in Matata just before midday.

A St John spokeswoman said a vehicle incident in Matatā was reported at 11.52am.

One helicopter was sent to the scene and took a patient with moderate injuries to Rotorua Hospital, she said.

Today, a Lakes District Health Board spokeswoman said the patient was in a stable condition at Rotorua Hospital.