Ruapuna Speedway crash: One person in serious condition, event cancelled at Christchurch venue

A person is in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash at Ruapuna Speedway. Photo / Google

A crash at Christchurch’s Ruapuna Speedway has left one person in a serious condition, forcing the cancellation of tonight’s event.

Police responded at 7pm to the speedway venue in Hasketts Rd, Templeton after a single-vehicle crash.

“One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition,” said a police spokesperson.

In an update on Facebook, Ruapuna Speedway announced tonight’s event has been cancelled due to a “medical event”.

“Please bear with us as we await the full details surrounding the situation. We will update officially when we can,” they said in the post.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.