King’s Birthday weekend crash: One person seriously injured in Christchurch crash, detour on SH1

Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Mcleans Island Rd around 6.50am.

One person was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on a Christchurch road early this morning.

Police have responded to the crash on Mcleans Island Rd around 6.50am.

The road is currently blocked northbound, a police spokesperson said.

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident and responded with one ambulance, one rapid response unit, one first response unit, and one manager to the scene.

St John crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.

Johns Rd is open to southbound traffic. Northbound traffic is being diverted through McLeans Island Rd and Logistics Dr.