Police warn of catastrophic near miss with child in Christchurch

Wednesday 27 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 27 Aug 2025, 5:55pm

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Police have released video of a grey SUV running a red arrow and narrowly missing a child at a Christchurch intersection. The incident occurred last week in Strowan near Heaton Normal Intermediate School. Authorities are urging drivers to take extreme care at crossings and are seeking to speak with the driver.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 27 Aug 2025, 11:24am

   Police warning after car fails to stop for child on Christchurch road crossing (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 27 Aug 2025, 12:10pm

   'Take extreme care': Near miss with child at crossing caught on video (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 27 Aug 2025, 12:16pm

   Vehicle in near-miss with child after running a red in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

4. The PressWed 27 Aug 2025, 5:55pm

   'Catastrophic' close call caught on dash cam in Christchurch (opens in new tab)