Fatal crash – Linwood, Christchurch
Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 8:35 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
"Fatal crash – Linwood, Christchurch"
Police are
currently at a fatal car crash on Worcester Street, Linwood
in Christchurch.
Emergency services were alerted to the
two car crash at 6:30pm.
One person has died and three
others have been transported to hospital with critical,
serious and moderate injuries.
The Police Serious Crash
Unit is investigating and the road will be closed for some
time.
Diversions are in place at the England and Tancred
Street intersections.
Police thank motorists for their
patience.
ENDS
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