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Sefton crash: Two dead, three injured, emergency services rush to scene of major road accident near Christchurch

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By Pierre Nixon
Breaking News Reporter, Christchurch - NZ Herald·NZ Herald·
8 Jan, 2024 01:05 AM3 mins to read

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Two people have died and several people have been injured in a crash near Christchurch. Video / George Heard

Two people have died and several people have been injured in a crash near Christchurch.

Emergency services responded to the pile-up on Main North Rd/State Highway 1, near Sefton, soon after 10am.

Police said two people in one vehicle died at the scene, while a third person in that vehicle was moderately injured.

Two people in the second vehicle received moderate to serious injuries, they said.

Two people are dead and several people have been injured in a crash on Main North Rd/State Highway 1, near Sefton. Photo / George Heard
Two people are dead and several people have been injured in a crash on Main North Rd/State Highway 1, near Sefton. Photo / George Heard
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Five people have been taken to hospital after crash on SH1 near Christchurch. Photo / George Heard
Five people have been taken to hospital after crash on SH1 near Christchurch. Photo / George Heard

Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel confirmed the double-fatal collision was between two cars.

“It appears that one vehicle left the side of the road and collided with the other coming from the opposite direction.

“We do not know the cause, but we know that one vehicle has crossed the centre line, hitting the other.

“We are still ascertaining the cause of the collision, so we’re currently at the scene, trying to figure it all out,” McDaniel said.

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He said, “Police don’t want this kind of thing to happen at any time of the year, especially this time of year.

“We’re reminding people to slow down and drive according to the road conditions; distraction is a significant factor in many collisions.

“If you’re tired, pull over, and take a break.”

Images from the scene show debris from a flipped silver Hilux ute strewn across the road and a host of emergency workers at the crash site. A silver Corolla is off the road, in bushes, and has been covered with a sheet.

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At least two stretchers were set up in preparation for the injured to be flown to hospital.

A witness at the scene said: “There’s a ute that has rolled in the middle of the road, and another car off to the side of State Highway 1 that has crashed. There are numerous emergency services on-site, and traffic is heavily backed up.

”There are two fire trucks and multiple ambulances; it appears that all the patients have possibly been transported to the hospital.”

He said a second emergency helicopter had just left the crash site.

Emergency services at the scene of a serious crash on SH1 near Christchurch. Photo / George Heard
Emergency services at the scene of a serious crash on SH1 near Christchurch. Photo / George Heard
Fire and ambulance crews at the scene of a serious crash on SH1 near Sefton. Photo / George Heard
Fire and ambulance crews at the scene of a serious crash on SH1 near Sefton. Photo / George Heard

Police said a helicopter was sent and the Serious Crash Unit had been advised.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson told the Herald: “We are currently on scene at this incident with three ambulances, one rapid response unit, one manager and two helicopters.”

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UPDATE 11:05AM
The road is now CLOSED between Wyllies Rd and Broad Rd, due to a serious crash. Please follow directions by emergency services on-site. ^AP https://t.co/L1BcuGugCg

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Canterbury & West Coast (@WakaKotahiCWC) January 7, 2024

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area. The road is closed between Wyllies Rd and Broad Rd.

Diversions are in place at Wyllies Rd and Amesbury Rd.

A helicopter at the scene of a serious crash on SH1 near Christchurch. Photo / George Heard
A helicopter at the scene of a serious crash on SH1 near Christchurch. Photo / George Heard

Fire and Emergency shift manager Bailey Wells said crews are at the scene of the crash, assisting police and St John.

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