Biker airlifted after crash

A motorcyclist was flown to Wellington Hospital on Saturday afternoon after he crashed near Martinborough.

The crash happened about 1.30pm near Longbush Rd. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash.

Life Flight responded with a Wellington free ambulance paramedic on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Crewman Colin Larsen said the man, who was travelling with another rider, was conscious when they arrived.

The New Plymouth man in his early 50s was treated for moderate injuries at the scene before being flown to Wellington Hospital emergency department.