Four trapped, two seriously injured in North Canterbury State Highway 7 crash

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12 Feb, 2026 08:11 PMQuick Read

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Four people were trapped after a car rolled off a rural Canterbury road early this morning. Photo / NZTA

Four people were trapped, and two are in a serious condition after a car rolled off a rural North Canterbury road early this morning.

Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 7, between McRaes Rd and Mt Alexander Rd, near Waikari, about 6.40am.

Fire and Emergency
New Zealand said four people were trapped in the vehicle following the crash.

Hato Hone St John said three ambulances, a helicopter, rapid response unit, and two operations managers attended.

Three patients were transported to Christchurch Hospital, two in serious condition and one in moderate condition.