One seriously hurt in crash near Alexandra

A person is in a serious condition after a single-car crash near Alexandra this evening.

Emergency services were called to the scene, on State Highway 8 near Loudon Ln, about 8.20pm.

Two crews from Alexandra and Clyde assisted in extracting a person from their vehicle, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said.

A Hato Hone St John spokesman said the person was in serious condition and was being assessed by crews at the scene.

One ambulance and one first response vehicle attended.

A police spokesman said the vehicle appeared to have left the road and delays were expected.