Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into bank

Thursday, 30 August 2018

A motorcyclist has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a dirt bank in Canterbury.

Police were called about 5.25pm on Thursday to the crash on Domett Rd, part of State Highway 1, north of the Hurunui River Bridge.

A police spokeswoman said a motorcyclist had crashed into a dirt bank. A helicopter was dispatched, she said.

A St John spokesman said a person was transported to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries.