Emergency services at scene of small plane crash near Waimakariri. Video / George HeardEmergency services at scene of small plane crash near Waimakariri. Emergency services are at the scene after first receiving reports that an aircraft crashed near Rakahuri Rd at 11.35am. A St John's spokesman said both patients were initially treated for serious injuries, and one was being flown by helicopter to Christchurch Hospital. Two men, one with moderate and one with serious injuries, have been taken to Christchurch Hospital – one by helicopter, one by ambulance.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 28, 2021 00:29 UTC