Horse float involved in serious crash, part of SH7 in North Canterbury closed

2:53 pm on 8 January 2023
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State Highway 7 near Balmoral in the Hurunui District was closed following the crash (file photo). Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown

Horses are being looked over by a vet after a serious crash involving a horse float closed part of a highway in North Canterbury.

Police said State Highway 7 near Balmoral in the Hurunui District was closed following the crash between two vehicles.

The crash occurred around 1.30pm and left one person seriously injured.

A horse float was involved and horses were being assessed by a vet, police said.

Motorists were asked to avoid the area and expect delays.