Milk tanker and car crash in Canterbury, one person seriously hurt

The crash at the intersection of Main South Rd (State Highway 1) and Parkins Rd was reported to police at 12.23pm. Image / Google Maps

Emergency services have rushed to a crash between a milk tanker and a car in Dunsandel, Canterbury.

The crash at the intersection of Main South Rd (State Highway 1) and Parkins Rd was reported to police at 12.23pm.

A St John spokeswoman said one person had been taken by helicopter to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand sent crews from Rakaia and Dunsandel to the crash.

The road is closed and traffic is being diverted.

NZTA has advised motorists to try to delay travel in the area or use an alternative route.

SH1 DUNSANDEL, CANTERBURY - SERIOUS CRASH - 12:45PM
We have reports of a serious crash BLOCKING the road near Parkins Rd. Please avoid the area if possible or expect delays. ^AP pic.twitter.com/OHIy8MgIQ1

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) September 6, 2020

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