One person injured in car and train collision near Dunsandel

A person was injured following a collision between a car and a train at a level crossing on Frasers Road. The incident occurred near Dunsandel in Canterbury, approximately 2km south of Dunsandel and south of Christchurch.

Emergency services were notified of the crash at 10.17am, though police reports state they were called at approximately 10.20am on Tuesday. Hato Hone St John responded with an ambulance, a first response unit, a helicopter, and an operations manager. Fire and Emergency NZ crews from the Burnham Camp and Dunsandel stations also attended the scene.

One person has been reported to have moderate injuries. However, one report states the individual suffered minor injuries.

The crash caused delays on State Highway 1 near Main South Road. This location has seen a similar incident three years ago when a freight train hit a car, though no injuries were reported at that time.

How it developed

• Tue 20 Oct, 11:07amHato Hone St John confirmed they were notified at 10.17am and dispatched an operations manager to the scene.

Where reports differ

• Reports disagree on the severity of the injuries, with some citing moderate injuries and one citing minor injuries
• The timing of the emergency call is reported as 10.17am by Hato Hone St John and approximately 10.20am by police

Compiled from reports by Otago Daily Times, Stuff, The Press, NZ Herald and 1News.