One seriously injured after crash involving motorcyclist

One person was seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle near Lincoln yesterday.

A police spokesperson said the crash between the motorbike and a car at the intersection of Lincoln Tai Tapu Rd and Ellesmere Rd was reported about 4.15pm on Monday.

One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition. The road was initially blocked for a short time.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said crews attended the scene with police and St John ambulance staff.

Police inquiries into the crash were ongoing.