Driver charged after Christchurch crash seriously injured two people, including child

Five people have been injured in a crash on Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch. Photo / George Heard

A 49-year-old woman has been charged after a crash in central Christchurch at the weekend that seriously injured two people, including a child.

A police spokesperson said they were called to a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian on Fitzgerald Ave, near Hereford St, about 2.15pm.

A child was critically injured and an adult had serious injuries, police said.

The Serious Crash Unit will carry out a scene examination. Photo / George Heard.

They were taken to hospital, where they are in a stable condition.

Today, police confirmed that a 49-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing injury.

She is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on Friday, May 30.

“As the matter is before the court, police are unable to provide further comment on the matter,” a police spokesperson said.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson earlier said they sent a rapid response unit, a manager and two ambulances to the crash.

“Our crews assessed and treated two patients who were transported to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition, and three patients who were assessed and treated in a minor condition at the scene.”

Two people were taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries following the crash. Photo / George Heard.