Five people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital after a serious crash about 3.30am today. Image / Google
Five people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital after a serious crash about 3.30am today. Image / Google
Five people have been injured - one critically - in an early morning crash in Christchurch.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Waltham Rd and Brougham St, about 3.30am, after reports that a vehicle had smashed into a power pole.
St John said one person suffered critical injuriesand was taken to Christchurch Hospital for treatment.
Another person is in a serious condition and three other people suffered moderate injuries in the crash.
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