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One dead, another injured after serious crash near Christchurch

July 14, 2020

One person died and another was seriously injured in the smash. (Source: Other)

One person has died and another has been taken to Christchurch hospital after a crash near Christchurch this morning.

Emergency services were called to the incident just after 8am, with two cars colliding at the corner of Selwyn Road and Springston-Rolleston Road near Rolleston.

St John ambulance spokesperson Gerard Campbell says one person with serious injuries was flown from the scene by the rescue helicopter to the hospital.

Police are warning other motorists to avoid the rural area with diversions in place.

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