Home / New ZealandCar rolls in Christchurch after skidding on black iceBy Devon Bolger 13 Jul, 2021 10:01 PM2 mins to readSaveshareShare this articlefacebookcopy linktwitterlinkedinredditemailEmergency services were called to the crash on Christchurch Akaroa Rd at about 8.26am on Wednesday. Photo / George HeardEmergency services were called to the crash on Christchurch Akaroa Rd at about 8.26am on Wednesday. Photo / George HeardA car has crashed and rolled after sliding on black ice in Christchurch.Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Christchurch Akaroa Rd at 8.26am on Wednesday.A police spokesperson said it appears the road is icy and contractors have been notified to lay grit.Where the crash happened on Christchurch Akaroa Rd at about 8.26am on Wednesday. Photo / SuppliedAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Three people were injured in the crash, they said.Temperatures were still sitting on -2.7C in Christchurch at 9am after a freezing low of -4.6C overnight.Emergency services were called to the crash on Christchurch Akaroa Rd at about 8.26am on Wednesday. Photo / George HeardA St John spokesman said one person with moderate injuries has been transported to Christchurch Hospital.Seventy-five people have been killed or seriously injured in crashes on the Christchurch to Akaroa road between 2011 and 2020.Waka Kotahi system manager Pete Connors said it is the highest-risk route in terms of personal safety in Canterbury.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Feedback is being sought on whether the speed limits need to be adjusted.Between June 23 and July 27, members of the public are being urged to let Waka Kotahi know about any part of the route where they think the speed limit is not right.SaveshareShare this articlefacebookcopy linktwitterlinkedinredditemailLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand'Devastating': Home engulfed in flames north of Wellington23 Jul 09:11 AMNew Zealand'Atrocious': Shopkeeper slates police response time after citizen's arrest23 Jul 08:22 AMNew ZealandDeputy PM Winston Peters’ slammed over ‘retard’ remark in ParliamentNo more waste in landfillsponsoredAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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