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Police at the scene of a serious accident involving a bike and a vehicle on Linwood Ave in Christchurch.
Police have arrested a 43-year-old man following a hit-and-run accident on Linwood Avenue on Tuesday, which left a male cyclist in critical condition.
The crash happened shortly before 4pm between Hereford St and Buckleys Rd.
A St John spokesperson said they were called to the incident at 3.46pm.
“Two ambulances and a manager responded to the scene and treated then transported one patient in a critical condition to Christchurch Hospital,’’ they said.
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One person is in a critical condition after a collision between a bicycle and a car on Linwood Ave.
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Traffic management was put in place while emergency services attended the scene.
A bicycle with a twisted frame and a bent back wheel was on the pavement at the scene of the incident.
The man will appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow on charges of failing to stop without ascertaining injury, dangerous driving causing injury and driving while disqualified 3rd or subsequent, police said.
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