Road closed after serious crash in Clarkville

A rural Canterbury road near Kaiapoi has been closed following a serious crash.

Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash in Butchers Rd, in the small rural town of Clarkville, about 12.10am today.

Police said the road was expected to remain closed between Moodys Rd and Christmas Rd for much of the day, while repairs to a power pole are carried out.

- APL