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18 Aug 2026 6:10pm Alerts:
Canterbury

State Highway 1, Hurunui closed following crash

Description of occurrence State Highway 1, Hundalee remains closed following an earlier crash. The two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Claverley Road was reported at around 3:15pm. Two people have been seriously... More

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12 Aug 2026 5:46pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Road closed, SH1, Hinds

Description of occurrence State Highway 1/Rangitata Highway is closed following a two vehicle crash this evening. Police were called to the crash at the intersection with Frisbys Road about 4.40pm. There are reports of serious... More

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19 Jul 2026 5:59pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Road closed, West Coast Road, Templeton

Description of occurrence SH73, West Coast Road, is closed following a serious crash in Templeton this afternoon. Police were notified of a two vehicle crash at the intersection with Kirk Road around 4.40pm. One person is in a... More

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13 Jul 2026 10:27am Alerts:
Canterbury

McLeans Island Road opens following earlier crash

Description of occurrence McLeans Island Road has opened following an earlier crash. Police thank motorists for their patience this morning while the road was blocked. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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13 Jul 2026 7:15am Alerts:
Canterbury

McLeans Island Road blocked following crash

Description of occurrence McLeans Island Road is blocked at the intersection with Pound Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 6:50am. One person has sustained minor injuries. Motorists are... More

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8 Jul 2026 11:35am Alerts:
Canterbury

Update - Halswell Junction Road roundabout open, Hornby

Description of occurrence The Halswell Junction Road roundabout in Hornby has now reopened following the two-vehicle crash this morning. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while emergency services staff... More

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