New Zealand / Canterbury

Christchurch crash blocks thoroughfare, one hospitalised

13:04 pm on 3 February 2025

A car and truck were involved in the crash at the intersection of Brougham and Selwyn streets. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon

A major thoroughfare in Christchurch was blocked on Monday morning for about an hour after a crash between a car and truck.

The crash happened at the intersection of Brougham and Selwyn streets, just before 11am.

Hato Hone St John said one person was transported to hospital in a serious condition.

By 12.30pm the road had reopened to one lane.

The truck that was involved in the crash. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon