A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash  this afternoon at Birdling Flat.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the Christchurch-Akaroa Road, near Baileys Road, shortly after 5pm, after a motorcyclist crashed into a barrier.

Fire and Emergency crews from Little River attended to scene, along with St John Ambulance and police.

NZTA said “SH75 is closed near the intersection of Bayleys Road.”

The motorcyclist has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.