Road blocked after truck crash in north Canterbury

One person is seriously injured.
One person is seriously injured. Photo credit: Getty

One person is seriously injured after a truck crash north of Cheviot, Canterbury.

A helicopter is en route to the scene on Parnassus Rd and emergency services are on the scene.

One person has been taken hospital. 

The road has been blocked by the crash and diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect delays.