Emergency services have been called to the scene of a serious crash involving a vehicle and a e-scooter on Pages Road in Christchurch.

Police were made aware of a two vehicle crash at around 1.10pm, a police spokesperson said.

One person received injuries, and the road may be blocked while emergency services remain at the scene.

A St John spokesperson said they responded with one ambulance and one rapid response unit to the scene.

“Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Christchurch hospital in a critical condition.”

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, the police spokesperson said.

The Serious Crash Unit have been advised, and the road is expected to be blocked, between Nicholas Drive and Kearneys Road, for some time while emergency services work at the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.

Chris Lynch Media understands the vehicle involved was stolen.