4 Jul 2025

Road closed in Leeston after two pedestrians hit by car

8:43 pm on 4 July 2025
A serious crash in Kumeū, left four people with injuries including two in critical condition.

Emergency services are at a crash in Leeston, Selwyn. Photo / File Photo: Calvin Samuel

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has closed a road in Canterbury's Selwyn district.

Harts Road near Leeston is closed after a vehicle struck two pedestrians at the intersection with Leeston Road at around 7.40pm.

Police say there are serious injuries.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.