Ruatoki: Person in serious condition after motorcycle crash near Whakatāne

Emergency services were called to a crash near Whakatane this afternoon. Photo / File

One person has been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash near Whakatāne.

Police and St John were called to a single-vehicle crash on Ruatoki Valley Rd, Ruatoki, around 2.30pm Tuesday.

A St John spokeswoman said three ambulances were sent to the scene.

One person was treated and taken to Tauranga Hospital via helicopter in a serious condition.

The road reopened about 5.50pm.