Investigations continue into a motor vehicle crash near Rolleston

Wednesday, 1 October 2014 - 2:41pm

Canterbury

At approximately 10.40am this morning Police and emergency services attended a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Weedons Ross Road and Maddisons Road.

One car with five occupants was travelling south on Maddisons Road. A 4x4 vehicle with one occupant towing a horse float was travelling north on Weedons Ross Road.

Five ambulances and three response vehicles responded to the incident. The Fire Service worked to help free at least one person. Four people were taken to Christchurch Hospital two in a serious condition and two with moderate injuries.

Diversions will remain in place until mid-to-late afternoon.

Canterbury Police Serious Crash Unit attended the scene and investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

A further update will be released tomorrow.

ENDS

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