Emergency services have responded to a crash in rural Christchurch, where a car has ended up in a ditch.
Fire and Emergency NZ, along with the police have been directing traffic on the intersection of Shands Rd and Hamptons Rd in Prebbleton after what appears to be a crash at the intersection.
Police confirmed the crash occurred shortly before 3pm, with two cars colliding with each other.
A photo from the scene captured a white car seen upturned in a ditch on the side of the road.
Multiple ambulances were also at the scene. A St John spokesperson confirmed they treated three patients with moderate injuries and took them to hospital.