Police were called to a serious incident in Papanui, Christchurch today. Photo / George Heard
Emergency services are responding to a serious accident in Christchurch this afternoon.
Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John were called to a Papanui address shortly before 1.20pm.
Hato Hone St John said they were called to an “incident” at 1.18pm.
They sent one ambulance and an operations manager.
However, they referred all other inquiries to New Zealand Police, who said they would release more information when they were able to do so.
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