18 Dec 2018

Five hospitalised after early morning multi-car crash in Christchurch

11:42 am on 18 December 2018

Five people are in hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Christchurch early this morning.

Marine Parade in New Brighton, Christchuch

Five people have been hospitalised after a multi-vehicle car crash on Marine Parade in New Brighton, Christchurch, this morning. Photo: Google maps

Emergency services were called to the crash at Marine Parade in New Brighton at 1.30am.

One person is serious, one moderate and three people have minor injuries.

It is unclear whether three or four cars were involved.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

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