Canterbury fatal crash: Person died at Lake Sumner Rd scene after car rolled over

One person has died and another was seriously injured after a car rolled over on Lake Sumner Rd this morning.

Emergency services were called to the Canterbury crash at about 11.30am.

“Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene,” police said.

“Another person received serious injuries.”

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said two appliances were dispatched to the incident, from Hawarden and Culverden.

One person has died and another has been seriously injured following a crash on Lake Sumner Rd this morning.

On arrival, crews confirmed a single car had rolled over.

“There were injuries. Nobody was trapped in the vehicle so we didn’t have to extricate,” a Fire and Emergency statement said.

“Ambulance were also on scene, as was the Westpac helicopter.”

Fire and Emergency crews left the scene at about 12.45pm.

Hato Hone St John said a helicopter and operations manager attended the scene.

“One patient, in a serious condition, was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.”

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.