Singapore Airlines crew injured in New Zealand car crash

A road accident that occurred Wednesday morning in Canterbury, Christchurch, is said to have involved five Singapore Airlines (SIA) crew. In a statement to Yahoo! Singapore, a SIA spokesperson revealed that two of them are seriously injured and another is in critical condition. All five are receiving treatment in the hospital.   “Our immediate concern is for the welfare of our staff and we shall accord them and their families the highest standard of care and assistance," the spokesperson said. According to The New Zealand Herald, the car they were in had crashed into another that was towing a horse float. The horse is said to have escaped injury.  The newspaper also reported today that Canterbury police is reminding road users to exercise caution, in light of the recent accidents in the area.  Watch a video of the rescue efforts at the accident site here.  Photo: Screenshot from The New Zealand Herald Read Also:  Singapore Airlines apologises for insensitive MH17 post Singapore Airlines' got world's best first class cabins