Twelve people have been injured in a crash between a bus and a car in Christchurch.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Birchs and Trices Roads in Prebbleton, to the south-west of the city, about 3.30pm this afternoon.
A St John spokesperson says one person is in a serious condition, three are moderate, and the rest suffered minor injuries.
Five ambulances are at the scene and traffic diversions are in place.