Two Christchurch roads blocked after serious crash involving car and bus

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Oct 23, 2021 |

Photo: Supplied

Two major Christchurch roads have been blocked off this afternoon while emergency services attend to the scene of a crash involving a bus and a car.

The crash happened at about 4.20PM.

Chris Lynch Media understands one passenger from the bus has been injured.


Photo: Supplied

A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said two patients have been transported to hospital, one in a serious condition, and the other in a moderate condition.

An eye-witness at the scene said Riccarton Road has been blocked off and Yaldhurst Road heading west is closed.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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