Emergency doctor Scott Pearson has seen the effects of crate day first hand. Christchurch Hospital ED doctor Scott Pearson said the number of alcohol-related injuries seen in ED doubled on crate day compared with an average weekend in December. Stuff Crates of Vodka Cruiser ready for sale on crate day, an event that many fear fuels binge drinking and injuries. JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/Stuff ED doctor Scott Pearson says crate day pushes people to drink far more than the recommended limits. In 2019, crate day was joint top as the day with the highest number of accepted injury claims to ACC for 18- to 24-year-olds.

Source: Stuff December 03, 2020 06:12 UTC