Cyclist critically injured after coming off bike in Tauranga

Emergency services were notified of the crash on Kennedy Rd in the suburb of Pyes Pa at around 12.38pm on Sunday.

A cyclist has been critically injured after coming off their bike in Tauranga this afternoon.

Emergency services were notified of the crash on Kennedy Rd in the suburb of Pyes Pa at around 12.38pm on Sunday.

St John said an ambulance, a rapid response unit, an operations manager, and one helicopter attended.

"One patient, in critical condition, has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital," a St John spokesperson said.

Police said it appeared the bike was the only vehicle involved and that the serious crash unit had been advised.

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