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7 hospitalised in Canterbury St John health shuttle crash

August 19, 2022
Emergency services at scene of St John shuttle crash.

Emergency services at scene of St John shuttle crash. (Source: 1News)

Seven people have been hospitalised after a crash involving a St John health shuttle south of Christchurch on Friday.

The incident took place on Main South Rd on State Highway 1 shortly after 9.30am.

Seven patients were treated and taken to hospital, St John says – one by air and six by road.

Two patients are in a critical condition, three serious and two moderate.

St John couldn't confirm if any staff were injured.

Police said they were called to a two-vehicle crash. One of the vehicles hit a tree.

The northbound lane is blocked.

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