Quad bike rider seriously injured in Waikaka Valley, Gore

A quad bike rider has been seriously injured in an accident in Waikaka Valley, Gore. Image / Google

A quad bike rider has been seriously injured in an accident in the Waikaka Valley, Gore.

Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene about 11.30am after reports of a quad bike accident.

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A police spokeswoman said the rider suffered serious injuries and was trapped underneath the quad bike for some time.

The incident happened on the rural Waikaka Valley Highway, she said.

A southern fire communications spokeswoman confirmed that they were at the scene.

They had crews responding from Gore and Pukerau.