Emergency services attend the scene on Oamaru-Alma Rd, SH1, today. Photo: Nic Duff
Police confirmed the incident, between people known to each other resulted in a serious injury.
Officers found the victim in a serious condition after being called to a property on State Highway 1 between Fortification Rd and Oamaru-Alma Rd about 1.10pm.
Hato Hone St John said one ambulance and one helicopter attended the scene, confirming the person was found in a serious condition.
The person was first taken to Oamaru Hospital, before being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital.
Police located a man shortly after the incident and took him into custody.
Charges were being considered, a police spokesman said.
