Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a bus and a pedestrian in Mairehau.

A police spokeswoman told chrislynchmedia.com they were called to the intersection of Hills Road and Warrington Street at 2:20 PM.

A St John spokeswoman said they responded with an ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, and an operations manager.

One patient was taken to the hospital in serious condition. A witness at the scene reported that the area was blocked off by police.

An Environment Canterbury spokesperson said “we are aware of an accident involving a bus and a pedestrian that occurred near the intersection of Hills Road and Warrington Street this afternoon.

“Environment Canterbury takes safety very seriously and will continue to work with the bus operator, Kinetic, and Police, while investigations take place.

Our thoughts are with the people involved at this time.”