NZTA has advised the road is closed. Photo / Google
NZTA has advised the road is closed. Photo / Google
Police have confirmed they were called to a two-car and truck crash near Flock Hill Lodge near Christchurch around 2pm.
The crash happened on a bend on West Coast Rd, 5km west of Flock Hill Lodge.
St John have sent a helicopter to the scene to airlift one patient toChristchurch Hospital in a serious condition.
Two ambulances and a First Response Unit are transporting three more patients in a serious condition and one patient in a moderate condition by road to Christchurch Hospital.
The NZ Transport Agency has advised the road is closed.
SH73 LAKE PEARSON, BOTH DIRECTIONS - ROAD CLOSED - 2:55PM
Due to a serious crash, this road is CLOSED. Please follow directions of emergency services on site. Expect delays or delay travel if possible. ^HJ pic.twitter.com/odPOh8dVnj
— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) April 29, 2018