Significant traffic build-up following a three-vehicle crash at Church Corner in Upper Riccarton about 3pm on Monday. A major Christchurch intersection is blocked, causing significant traffic congestion following a three-car crash. Emergency services were called to the crash at the intersection of Riccarton, Main South and Yaldhurst roads, known as Church Corner, in Upper Riccarton about 3pm on Monday. READ MORE:* Traffic back to normal on major Christchurch road* Mormon church building in Christchurch damaged in suspicious fire* One dead after fiery motorcycle crash in ChristchurchA Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said a crew from Wigram was sent to the scene but was not required to rescue anyone. A Christchurch Transport Operations Centre spokesman said traffic was slow and road users should expect delays until the crash has been cleared.

Source: Stuff July 27, 2020 04:18 UTC