Photo: TFCA driver who crashed their vehicle into a bridge in central Christchurch today died as the result of a medical event. Emergency services responded to the crash, on Fitzgerald Ave near Avonside Drive, about 12.50pm. A police spokesperson said that a car had crashed into the bridge. In an update late this afternoon police confirmed the driver had died owing to a medical event. Fitzgerald Ave was closed to southbound traffic for a time, between Bealey Ave and Avonside Drive, but has now reopened.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 16, 2021 01:42 UTC