One person has been seriously injured in a crash between a car and a motorcycle near Lincoln in Canterbury.
A spokesman for Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) said the crash happened near the intersection of Lincoln Tai Tapu and Ellesmere Rds and Edwards St.
Roads in the area have been closed as the response continued, he said.
St John Ambulance sent two ambulances and one rapid response vehicle to the scene after getting a call at 4.10pm.
Emergency services responding to the crash. Photo / George Heard
Fenz crews were giving initial first aid to a person injured in the crash, working alongside police and St John Ambulance. Photo / George Heard
A spokesman for St John Ambulance said one person was critically injured. Police also said the person was critically injured, but updated this to say they were seriously injured.
The crash was reported to police at 4.15pm. A police spokesman said the road was blocked and asked motorists to avoid the area.
