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Roads All Clear After Crash

Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 4:32 pm
Press Release: NZ Transport Agency

UPDATE: 4pm – Roads all clear after crash

Traffic is flowing freely again after a vehicle crash near the busy Christchurch intersection of State Highway 73/Yaldhurst Road and State Highway 1/Russley Road.

Vehicles and debris from the crash have been cleared from the road, and people are thanked for their patience while emergency services and contractors worked at the site.

2.35pm – Crash affecting traffic near busy Christchurch intersection

Road users are being warned about delays due to a vehicle crash near at the busy Christchurch intersection of State Highway 73/Yaldhurst Road and State Highway 1/Russley Road.

Emergency services are at the scene of the crash, and vehicles involved in the crash are blocking the road.

People are asked to avoid the area if they can. A further update will be provided as more information is available.

*Traffic queued at the intersection of State Highway 73/Yaldhurst Road and State Highway 1/Russley Road after the crash (Photo/Supplied)*

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