Injuries after shed roof lifted in wind near Gisborne

Firefighters and St John ambulance staff responded to assist with a shed roof lifted in strong winds near Gisborne on Thursday. Photo / File- Bevan Conley

Two people were injured when strong winds took the roof off a shed in Waimata near Gisborne.

A Fire and Emergency spokeswoman said a 6m by 9m shed roof lifted in the wind about 10.30am on Thursday.

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said two people in a moderate condition were taken to Gisborne Hospital after the Goodwin Rd incident.

St John Gisborne area operations manager Shane Clapperton said a man and woman were injured trying to secure the loose roofing material.