A trailer unit rolled outside Christchurch this morning, spilling hundreds of chickens across the road.
Emergency services were called at 8.45am after reports of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Weedons Rd and Jones Rd.
The rear of a truck-and-trailer unit tipped over, causing chickens to spill out on the road.
A police spokesperson said there didn鈥檛 appear to be any significant injuries.
A Herald photographer at the scene said there were hundreds of chickens being transported on the truck.
鈥淭hey鈥檙e everywhere,鈥 he said.
A truck carrying hundreds of chickens has rolled outside Christchurch this morning. Photo / George Heard
Photo / George Heard
Local chicken farmers rushed to help round up the chickens and put them back in their cages.
A JCB was used to try to right the trailer.
Traffic management is in place and southbound traffic is being diverted, police said.
A truck carrying hundreds of chickens has rolled outside Christchurch this morning. Photo / George Heard
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