One person critically injured in State Highway 1 crash near Chertsey

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 29 Oct, 5:02pmNew

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A two-vehicle collision near Chertsey in Mid Canterbury has left one person in critical condition and another with minor injuries. The crash, which occurred around 3.10pm on Thursday, blocked train tracks and caused the closure of State Highway 1 near the Chertsey Line Road intersection.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 29 Oct, 4:08pm

   Person critically injured in SH1 crash (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 29 Oct, 4:34pm

   Serious crashes lead to lengthy road closures on key highways (opens in new tab)

3. The PressThu 29 Oct, 5:02pm

   Person critically injured after crash blocks train tracks in Mid Canterbury, closes SH1 (opens in new tab)