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"Christchurch Police seek witnesses to Linwood Avenue crash "

Canterbury Police are seeking witnesses to a collision which occurred on Linwood Avenue at approximately 11:30am this morning.

The incident between two cars occurred near the intersection with Tancred Street.

No one was seriously injured but there was significant damage to one car and to a nearby house.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Constable Chris Adcock at Christchurch Police Station on 03 363 7400.

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