One person is seriously injured after a car crashed into a branch of ASB Bank on Riccarton Road, Christchurch. Photo / George Heard
A person is seriously injured after a car crashed into a bank on Riccarton Rd, Christchurch.
Emergency services rushed to the accident near Rotherham St around 3.30pm today.
“The vehicle appears to have collided with a building,” a police spokesperson said.
One person has been seriously injured and the road is blocked.
Police said the road is closed between Matipo St and Clarence St.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, as the road will be closed for some time.
Hato Hone St John said one ambulance, one operations manager, and one rapid response unit have attended.
One witness, who asked not to be named, said a car had gone into the ASB Bank.
“It’s chaos. People everywhere... the car is right up on the steps,” they said.
“It’s gone over the sidewalk and up steps. Don’t know how they achieved that.”
An ASB spokesperson told the Herald their Riccarton Advice Centre is being inspected and is expected to remain closed on Wednesday.
“No one inside the branch was injured, and wellbeing support is being offered to our Riccarton team,” they said.
“Customers needing banking support can use our Cashel Mall or Hornby branches.”
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