Emergency services were called to Karangahake Gorge early on Saturday following one person being injured after driving a stolen vehicle into the water.

Police say they were made aware of a vehicle stolen from a property on Kenny St in Waihi at around 3.30am.

"The driver of the vehicle failed to stop when signalled by Police," says a police spokesperson.

"Police did not pursue the vehicle."

Police say the vehicle continued driving and was driven off SH2, Karangahake and went into the water.

"The driver of the vehicle was located in undergrowth nearby and has been taken to hospital to have injuries assessed."

SunLive readers report that traffic was delayed through the gorge but there were no road closures in the area.