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21 Feb 2026 13:18
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A grim 24 hours on Canterbury roads

    A grim 24 hours on Canterbury roads


    Two people have died overnight as a result of separate crashes last night - one in the Christchurch suburb of Richmond, and the other on the Christchurch to Akaroa road.

    As well, one person died after a crash on Parnassus Road - just outside Cheviot - yesterday afternoon.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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