Crash closes part of Canterbury highway

Photo: ODT files

Three people are believed to be injured after a crash that has closed part of a Canterbury highway tonight.

Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash about 5pm, police said in a statement.

One person is reported to have serious injuries, and two people are reported to have moderate injuries.

SH1 WAIMATE, CANTERBURY - CRASH - 6PM, WED 3 DEC

The road is now CLOSED between Molloys Rd and McNamaras Rd. Follow the directions by emergency services on-site. ^SG

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— NZ Transport Agency - Canterbury & West Coast (@nztacwc)

December 3, 2025

State Highway 1 (Waitmate Highway) is closed between McNamaras Rd and Molloys Rd.

Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Police are attending.

- Allied Media