Power lines down after crash in Christchurch

A concrete power pole slumped over the truck involved (Michael Pitman)
A concrete power pole slumped over the truck involved (Michael Pitman)

Emergency services are asking people to avoid West Coast Rd in Christchurch, after a serious crash brought down live power lines.

A truck and van collided just after 9am on Wednesday.

Power lines down after crash in Christchurch

The truck crashed through a fence into a nearby farm (Michael Pitman)

Diversions are in place while the power lines are made safe.

Newshub.