Emergency services respond to serious incident in Aranui, Christchurch

Police have cordoned off an east Christchurch street as they respond to a serious incident.

Emergency services were called to Basingstoke Street in Aranui about 4.45pm on Friday.

"There is no risk to the public, but cordons are in place as emergency services work at the scene," police said.

"More information will be provided when appropriate."

St John said two ambulances, two rapid response units and one operations manager attended.

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