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Christchurch road reopens after crash involving pedestrian

By 1News Reporters
Tue, Sep 15
Police said the crash on Ferry Rd between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place in Woolston was reported around 5.30am.

Police said the crash on Ferry Rd between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place in Woolston was reported around 5.30am. (Source: 1News)

A road in Christchurch has reopened following an earlier crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

Police said the crash on Ferry Rd between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place in Woolston was reported around 5.30am.

"Injuries are reported. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised," a police spokesperson said.

St John told Stuff two people were taken to Christchurch Hospital, one critical and one with moderate injuries.

St John has been contacted by 1News for comment.

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