Police understand the person was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Photo: File
A police spokeswoman said they were called to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Harvard Ave and Main South Rd about 8.55am.
The spokeswoman said early indications suggested the car crashed into a pole.
Police understand the person was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
A St John spokesman confirmed a person has been transported to Christchurch Hospital in critical condition.
