One person critically injured in Ruapuna Speedway crash

Saturday 8 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 9 Mar 2025, 9:36am

In this story Hato Hone St John, Christchurch Hospital

A person was taken to Christchurch Hospital in critical condition following a single-vehicle sprint car crash at Ruapuna Speedway on Saturday night. The incident occurred at approximately 7pm, resulting in the cancellation of the remainder of the race meeting. Emergency services attended the scene on Hasketts Road.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 8 Mar 2025, 9:04pm

   Ruapuna Speedway crash: One person in serious condition, event cancelled at Christchurch venue (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 8 Mar 2025, 9:13pm

   Person critically injured in sprint car crash at Christchurch speedway (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZSun 9 Mar 2025, 7:46am

   Person in critical condition following Christchurch speedway crash (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 9 Mar 2025, 9:36am

   One critical after Christchurch speedway crash (opens in new tab)