Woman taken to hospital after crashing into power pole

One person has been taken to Christchurch Hospital after the vehicle they were in crashed into a power pole in Christchurch this morning.

Emergency services were called to the crash at the intersection of Ilam Rd and Brookside Tce, Bryndwr, about 8.15am on Friday.

A female, the only occupant of the vehicle, was taken by ambulance to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries.

Part of Ilam Rd near the crash has been reduced to one lane, a police spokeswoman said.

Police, fire crews and St John ambulance staff attended the crash. 

Orion is also at the scene assessing damage to the power pole.