A woman has been seriously injured after coming off an E scooter in Merivale.

A police spokeswoman told chrislynchmedia.com emergency services were called to the intersection of Holly Road and Papanui Road in about 7.45pm on Tuesday.

A St John spokesperson said they responded with an ambulance and rapid response vehicle.

“One patient was assessed at the scene and transported to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.”

No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash, the police spokeswoman said.