Vehicle flips in Wainoni Road crash, power pole damaged

George Thomson
George Thomson
Feb 03, 2025 |
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A van has flipped onto its side following a single-vehicle crash on Wainoni Road, Avondale.

The incident occurred at 2.10pm, causing a power pole to snap from the impact.

A St John spokesperson said one person was assessed at the scene and transported to Christchurch Hospital in a moderate condition.

The road was closed for a period of time while Police managed the scene and assessed the damage to the power pole.

Motorists in the area have been told to experience delays.

George Thomson
George Thomson

George Thomson is a Senior Journalist at Chris Lynch Media. He has experience working in newsrooms in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. He can be contacted at [email protected]

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