Person dies in crash on State Highway 73 in Canterbury

Source: Radio New Zealand

Another two people were taken to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries. ST JOHN NZ

A person has died in a crash that has closed part of State Highway 73 near Sheffield in Canterbury.

The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection with Deans Road, shortly before 3pm on Wednesday.

St John said another two people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries.

The highway remains shut between Bulls and Auchenflower Roads.

It’s expected to stay closed for several hours as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.

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