A person has died and another has life-threatening injuries after a crash in the Christchurch suburb of Linwood tonight.
Emergency services were alerted to the two-car crash on Worcester St at 6.30pm. Police are still at the scene.
Three people have been taken to hospital following the crash. One suffered critical injuries while a second person's injuries were described as serious. A third is in a moderate condition.
The Police Serious Crash Unit is investigating and the road will be closed for some time.
Diversions are in place at the England and Tancred St intersections.
