One person in serious condition with burns after suspected explosion in Te Aroha

Two ambulances and a helicopter have rushed to the aid of a person with serious burns in Te Aroha. Photo / File

A person is in a serious condition after suffering burns in a suspected gas explosion in Te Aroha.

Two ambulances are at the scene and a rescue helicopter is en route to the incident, following a call at 12.06pm today.

"Our crew is currently assessing one patient is serious condition," a St John Ambulance spokeswoman said.

The person received burns, she said.