Two people are in a serious condition and a road has been closed after a car hit a power pole north of Timaru.
Police were called to the crash at around 7am at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Oxford Crossing Rd.
The occupants are in a serious condition and have been taken to hospital.
The road where the crash happened has been closed and a detour is in place.
Meanwhile in Christchurch, a man is in a critical condition in Christchurch Hospital after a crash near Waipara.
Police were called to the crash on State Highway 7 at Weka Pass Road at 11.30pm.
The crash involved one vehicle and the occupant suffered serious injuries.
