One trapped in three-car crash at intersection
A busy intersection in the Selwyn district has reopened after a person was trapped in a car following a serious crash on Tuesday morning.
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Trapped person rescued after three-car crash
Trapped person rescued after three-car crash
Updated 10.40 am
A busy intersection in the Selwyn district has reopened after a person was trapped in a car following a serious crash on Tuesday morning.
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