Workplace incident near Kaikohe: Person in critical condition airlifted to hospital

Police have notified WorkSafe after a "workplace incident" earlier this morning near Kaikohe. Photo / NZME

WorkSafe has opened an investigation after a person suffered critical injuries in a workplace incident this morning near Kaikohe.

A spokesman said the incident appeared to involve tree-felling by a contractor.

Police said they were notified about 9.40am of the incident on State Highway 12.

Hato Hone St John said one ambulance, one rapid response unit and a helicopter attended.

The patient was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.

A WorkSafe team will visit the site tomorrow as part of the investigation.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.