3 Apr 2025

One dead, another in critical condition after car crash near Little River

7:19 pm on 3 April 2025

A person has died and another is in critical condition after a single-vehicle car crash in Canterbury.

Emergency services were called to Christchurch Akaroa Road near Little River about 10.40am on Thursday.

Two people were transported to hospital in a serious condition, where one died shortly after.

The other person is now in a critical condition.

The Serious Crash Unit have conducted a scene examination and a crash investigation is underway.

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Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

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