Canterbury Police investigations are continuing following a two vehicle crash on McLeans Island Road shortly after 12 noon today (27 February 2015). Witnesses report that a silver Suzuki Swift rental car was turning right onto McLeans Island Road when it collided with a truck, carrying a trailer, travelling south along McLeans Island Road.
The man driving the car, an overseas visitor from Japan, was taken to Christchurch Hospital by ambulance where he remains in a critical condition. The driver of the truck was not injured.
Diversions were in place for three hours while members of Canterbury Police Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.
Police investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Canterbury Police would like to thank the public for their patience while diversions were in place.
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District communications Manager, Canterbury District Police. Mobile 021 942 404.