Car hits pedestrian in Woolston, Christchurch, Ferry Rd blocked

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14 Sep, 2026 06:49 PMQuick Read

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Two people are in hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, after a pedestrian was hit by a car in the Christchurch suburb of Woolston early this morning.

Emergency services were called to the crash on Ferry Rd around 5.30am, and injuries had been reported, a police spokesperson said.

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St John spokesman said two people had been taken to Christchurch Hospital – one with critical injuries and one moderately injured.

The Serious Crash Unit had been advised, police said.

Ferry Rd was blocked between Charlesworth St and Waterman Pl and drivers were asked to avoid the area.