A person has been seriously injured in a workplace incident in Ōpotiki.

The incident was reported at a Waioeka Rd address about 12.15pm, a police media spokeswoman said.

She said one person appeared to have been seriously injured.

A WorkSafe spokesperson said they had been notified of an incident near Ōpōtiki today.

“We are currently making inquiries to understand the circumstances of this incident.”

More to come.