Person airlifted to hospital after North Canterbury crash, two seriously injured

Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Photo / NZH

Two people have been seriously injured in a crash in North Canterbury this morning.

Emergency services were called to the crash at the intersection of Lineside and Bramleys Rds at 7.15am. on Friday.

A St John spokesman said two people were seriously injured.

One person was transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter and the other by ambulance.

Lineside Rd was closed to traffic for about three hours and was reopened at 10.15am.

FINAL UPDATE: 10:15 AM
The road has REOPENED after an extended closure due to a serious crash. Take care & expect some delays as traffic clears. ^SMhttps://t.co/zjmEHj5cpv

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) June 17, 2021