Home / New ZealandChristchurch-Akaroa Rd accident: Second person dies days after car crashes down bankNZ Herald4 Apr, 2025 09:39 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.A second person has died after a car crashed down a bank on the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd earlier this week.Emergency services were called to the crash near Harmans Track and Little River at 10.38am on Thursday. Police said two people were transported to hospital in a serious condition. “One person died a short time later”, police said at the time.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Today police announced the second person, who had been critically injured, has now died.The scene of Thursday's crash on the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd. Photo / George HeardFire and Emergency NZ said two people were reportedly trapped in the vehicle after the crash.Akaroa and Little River fire station crews responded.Hato Hone St John sent two helicopters, two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The two patients, in a serious condition, were then airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.A crash investigation is being conducted.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandWatch: 'You're not going on the motorway!' - dashcam captures car heading wrong way on roadPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraGovt allocates $25m for potential referendum on four-year termsPremiumNew Zealand'Don't give up': Communities in rural police shake-up warned to fight hardSponsoredRevealed: The night driving ‘red flag’AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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