Christchurch-Akaroa Rd accident: One person dies after car crashes down bank

Two people were seriously injured – one of whom has since died – after a car crashed down a bank on the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd. Photo / George Heard

One person has died after a car crashed down a bank on the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd this morning.

Emergency services were called to the crash near Harmans Track and Little River at 10.38am.

A police spokesperson said two people were transported to hospital in a serious condition.

“One person died a short time later. The second person is now in a critical condition in hospital.

“The Serious Crash Unit have conducted a scene examination and a crash investigation is under way.”

One person died and another was badly injured after a car crashed down a bank on the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd this morning. Photo / George Heard

Fire and Emergency NZ said two people were reportedly trapped in the vehicle.

Akaroa and Little River fire station crews responded.

Hato Hone St John sent two helicopters, two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.

Two patients, in a serious condition, were then airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.