Person injured in ‘digger accident’ in Central Hawke’s Bay
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Save Emergency services have been called to the incident in a rural area of Hawke's Bay. Photo / NZME
One person suffered moderate injuries after becoming trapped under a “small digger” in the rural area of Omakere in Central Hawke’s Bay.
Emergency services received a call about 1.40pm on Thursday to Pourerere Rd.
A police spokesperson said there was a report that a “small digger” had tipped over and
one person was stuck.
As at 2.20pm, police confirmed the person had been freed.
A St John ambulance spokesperson said the patient was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in a moderate condition.
