Five people stuck on top of a vehicle roof in the Waimakariri River have been rescued.
The incident was reported just after 6PM.
Local Fire and Emergency crews were called to an area in Kirwee.
A swift water rescue was deployed.
A Westpac rescue helicopter was called to the scene and landed near the river.
A family member told Chris Lynch Media the five occupants were rescued and were being taken home by the local fire brigade.
