One person has suffered suspected serious injuries after becoming trapped under a “small digger” in the rural area of Omakere in Central Hawke’s Bay.

Emergency services received a call about 1.40pm on Thursday to Pourerere Rd.

A police spokesperson said there was a report that a “small digger” had tipped over and one person was stuck.

As at 2.20pm, police confirmed the person had since been freed and was in a serious condition, and a rescue helicopter had been dispatched.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said three fire trucks were also in attendance for the “digger accident”.