Motorcyclist seriously hurt in New Brighton

Emergency services have been called to serious crash involving a motorcycle rider the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton.

Police said the motorcycle appears to have crashed into a wall at the intersection of Travis Rd and Wattle Dr just after 6pm and the rider has suffered serious injuries.

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

The road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.