Wednesday, 27 May 2026

One dead after crash on Selwyn property

    One person has died after an early morning quad bike crash in Canterbury.

    Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at an Old Tai Tapu Rd property in the Selwyn District about 6.30am on Wednesday.

    "Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene," a police spokesperson said in a statement.

    It is understood a quad bike was involved in the crash.

    "The Serious Crash Unit is conducting a scene examination and police's enquiries into the crash are ongoing."

    The spokesperson said WorkSafe has been advised of the incident.

    -Allied Media

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