Two people hurt in motorcycle crash on State Highway 1 near Gore, helicopter on scene

Two people have been injured following a motorbike crash east of Gore.

Two people have been helicoptered to Dunedin Hospital following a motorcycle crash on State Highway 1 east of Gore.

Photos of the scene show a helicopter attending the incident, together with an ambulance and police staff.

Police said emergency services were called to the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on the Waipahi Highway near McDonald Rd at about 4.45pm.

“Two people have received serious injuries.”

Police said the road would be partially blocked while emergency services were in attendance.

Hato Hone St John said two ambulances, one helicopter, and one operations manager were called to the scene about 4.45pm.

“One patient in a serious condition and one in a moderate condition were taken to Dunedin Hospital via helicopter.”

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