Police investigate two-vehicle crash on West Coast

Monday 18 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 18 Aug 2025, 8:10pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato Hone St John, Christchurch Hospital

Police are investigating the circumstances of a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Highway 7 at Totara Flat on Sunday night. One person was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in critical condition, while another sustained moderate injuries. Emergency services, including two helicopters, responded to the incident.

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1. The PressMon 18 Aug 2025, 6:10pm

   Inquiries underway after patient airlifted from West Coast crash (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 18 Aug 2025, 8:10pm

   Police making inquiries into West Coast crash that saw one critically injured (opens in new tab)