A spokesman for Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) said the crash happened near the intersection of Lincoln Tai Tapu and Ellesmere Rds.
One person has been seriously injured in a crash between a car and a motorcycle near Lincoln in Canterbury.
A spokesman for Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) said the crash happened near the intersection of Lincoln Tai Tapu and Ellesmere Rds and Edwards St.
Fenz crews were giving initial first aid to a person injured in the crash, working alongside police and St John Ambulance, the spokesman said.
Roads in the area have been closed as the response continued, he said.
St John Ambulance sent two ambulances and one rapid response vehicle to the scene after getting a call at 4.10pm.
A spokesman for St John Ambulance said one person was critically injured. Police also said the person was critically injured, but updated this to say they were seriously injured.
The crash was reported to police at 4.15pm. A police spokesman said the road was blocked and asked motorists to avoid the area.
Police inquiries into the crash are ongoing.
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