A serious collision involving a vehicle and a horse occurs in North Canterbury on Friday evening, leaving one person seriously injured. Reports say the incident takes place on a road in the North Canterbury area and prompts an emergency response. Following the crash, authorities close the affected road to manage the scene and allow for the safe handling of the incident. Details about the cause of the collision, the condition of the horse, and the circumstances leading up to the crash are not provided in the available reports. The injured person is reported to have suffered serious injuries. The closure remains in effect while responders deal with the collision site. Officials do not attribute fault in the information released so far, and further updates are not included in the excerpts from the outlets. The event underscores the potential risks of vehicle–animal collisions on rural roads.