One person is in a serious condition after a car crashed into an Invercargill building, sparking a fire.

Emergency services were called to Hoffman Court, Waikiwi, on Wednesday afternoon.

“It appears a vehicle has gone into a property and collided with something like an outdoor heat pump unit, which has then caught fire,” a police spokesperson told the Herald.

One person was taken to hospital in serious condition.

Hato Hone St John said they were notified about 1.40pm and sent an ambulance, operations manager andrapid response unit.

They said the incident is still ongoing.

More to come.