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Six People In Hospital Following Car Crash

By: Canterbury DHB
Published: Tue 13 Sep 2005 02:02 PM
Six People In Hospital Following Car Crash
Six people were taken to the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital this morning following a serious motor vehicle accident in the city.
One of the people is in a critical condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
Another person is seriously ill and has also been admitted into the hospital.
A 12 month-old baby and its parents who were passengers in one of the vehicles have also been admitted into hospital.
The sixth person is still in the Emergency Department. A decision as to whether he will also be admitted to hospital will be made later today.
ENDS
Note: There will be no further condition reports issued from the CDHB today.
Canterbury DHB
CDHB
Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is a Christchurch, New Zealand based hospital and healthcare provider for the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Our region extends from Kekerengu in the North, to Rangitata in the South and Arthurs Pass in the West and comprises the six Territorial Local Authorities of Kaikoura, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Christchurch City, Selwyn and Ashburton.
We collaborate with other health and disability organisations, stakeholders and our community to decide what health and disability services are needed and how to best use the funding we receive from Government to improve, promote and protect the health, wellbeing and independence of our population.
At the Canterbury DHB, our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Canterbury.
Contact Canterbury DHB
Website:
www.cdhb.govt.nz
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/canterbury-district-health-board/190864520944878
Media Contact:
natasha.capon@cdhb.health.nz

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