Person seriously injured after crash near Lincoln

A person was trapped in a vehicle after crashing into a tree near Lincoln this morning.

Emergency services were called to the crash at the Springs and Boundary Rds intersection about 10am on Thursday.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said specialist equipment was used to to free the person from the vehicle.

The person was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.

The crash scene has been cleared and the road is open.