Waikato teen saved by his helmet when dragged under truck and along road on his bike

A Waikato teenager had a lucky escape with his bike helmet saving his life when he was dragged along the road under a truck.

Kaleb was riding on Victoria Street in central Hamilton around a month ago when a truck turned in front of him.

He was hit and dragged along the road under the truck.

In a video posted on the Waikato Police Facebook page, an officer named Jack said Kaleb was lucky to survive.

His helmet had taken a "bit of a beating", Jack said, but his head was okay.

"The message here is the helmet has saved his life ... so well done Kaleb for wearing a helmet."

Jack said police had bought Kaleb a new helmet and hoped Santa gifted him a new set of wheels.