A person has been seriously injured after a two-car crash in Hornby, Christchurch.
Emergency services are responding to the crash on Main South Rd at about 12.20pm on Tuesday.
A St John spokesperson said one person has been transported to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said two crews from Ilam and Wigram are attending.
Fire crews are assisting ambulance and police and nobody is reported to be trapped.
It appears a car has left the road narrowly missing a nearby business.
A police spokesperson said the road is down to one lane and there are significant delays.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.