A rescue helicopter has been sent to the Weka Pass Rd (State Highway 7) near the small North Canterbury town of Waikari just after 8.30am on Thursday. A person has been seriously injured in a crash in North Canterbury. Emergency services were sent to the Weka Pass Rd (State Highway 7) near the small North Canterbury town of Waikari just after 8.30am on Thursday. A rescue helicopter was called and a fire crew from Waikari were at the scene assisting St John, Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman Brent Dunn said. Weka Pass Rd remained open following the crash.

Source: Stuff April 03, 2019 20:56 UTC