Briggs Rd crash in Shirley, Christchurch, leaves two people seriously injured

Two people have been seriously injured after a car crashed into a parked vehicle in Christchurch.

Emergency services responded to the crash on Briggs Rd and Palm Dr in Shirley at around 9.26am.

Hato Hone St John said two ambulances responded to the scene.

Two people were taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.

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Police said a car is reported to have crashed into a stationary car.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, and there are diversions in place.