One person in critical condition following motorcycle crash in Ruapuna Raceway, Canterbury

Two people have been taken to hospital, one serious and one critical, following a motorcycle crash at the Ruapuna Raceway west of Christchurch, this afternoon.

Police said emergency services were called to the scene just before 3pm where two motorcycle riders had crashed.

“It appears both were taken to hospital with serious injuries.”

St John said it was notified at 2:48pm of an incident at the speedway.

“Our Event Health Services team was first on the scene, but we also sent two ambulances, one rapid response vehicle, and one operations manager.

“Our teams treated and transported two patients to Christchurch Hospital, one in a critical condition and one in a serious condition.”

The Herald understands the event was called “Sound of Thunder” and run by Bears Motorcycle Club.

The event said it was going to feature “iconic bikes from past & present, including the legendary Britten Motorcycle & a Moto2 replica bike.”