Rider injured after motorbike goes over a bank

The incident happened on Paradise Valley Rd. Photo / File

A motorbike has gone over a bank tonight leaving the rider with moderate injuries.

Police were called by ambulance to assist after the incident on Paradise Valley Rd at 7.35.

A police spokeswoman confirmed there were no road blockages but said it appeared the rider had moderate injuries.

St John confirmed the rider was in a moderate condition.

One ambulance responded and the patient has been taken to Rotorua Hospital, a St Johns spokeswoman said.