Crash at Hampden Beach leaves three injured

Three people are injured, one seriously, after two off-road vehicles crashed on Hampden Beach this afternoon.

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said they were notified of the incident at about 12.35pm.

"Our crews assessed and treated three patients."

One patient was in a serious condition and was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital, she said.

Another was taken by ambulance in a moderate condition to Dunedin Hospital and one in a minor condition was taken to Oamaru Hospital.

Two ambulances and one helicopter attended the scene, she said.

A police spokeswoman said two off-road vehicles crashed on the beach and the vehicles had been removed.