Ten people moderately injured in three-vehicle crash in Christchurch

Ten people have been moderately injured in a crash in Ōtautahi / Christchurch on Saturday afternoon.

It happened shortly after 1pm on Riccarton Road, according to a spokesperson from Hāto Hone St John.

"We have assessed and treated 10 patients, all in a moderate condition," they told Newshub.

Two people were taken to hospital, while paramedics treated the other eight at the crash scene.

Two people were taken to hospital in a moderate condition, Hāto Hone St John says.
Two people were taken to hospital in a moderate condition, Hāto Hone St John says. Photo credit: Newshub.
Traffic building up along Riccarton Road.
Traffic building up along Riccarton Road. Photo credit: Newshub.

A police spokesperson told Newshub they were notified of the crash at 1:13pm, with what appeared to be three vehicles involved.

Police also confirmed on Saturday that one person has died after a serious crash in Whakamaru, a 30-minute drive from Tokoroa.

It comes after the summer holiday road toll officially started at 4pm on Friday. The period runs until 6am on January 3.