Emergency services have responded to a serious work-related incident in North Canterbury this afternoon.

A person was critically injured during the incident on Chapmans Boundary Road, West Eyreton.

Police confirmed they attended the incident.

“WorkSafe have been notified,” a spokesperson said.

Hato Hone St John was notified at 12.17pm.

It responded by sending a helicopter, two rapid-response vehicles and one ambulance.

“One patient has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition,” a spokesperson said.

“We have no further information.”

More soon.