Person cut free after van and bus collide in Christchurch

There were two large crashes in Christchurch this morning. File photo

A person has suffered minor injuries after a crash involving a bus and a van in Christchurch this morning.

The incident happened on the corner of Bower Ave and Broadhaven Ave in Parkland around 7.30am.

One person was trapped in the van, but have since been taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.

Meanwhile, another bus crashed along QEII Drive at 8.45am, involving the Orbiter and three cars.

No one was hurt in the crash.