Four young people have been taken into police custody after an alleged hit-and-run crash involving three vehicles.

Police rushed to the scene on Sparks Rd near Lyttelton St in Christchurch at about 10.40am.

After a brief chase on foot, the young people were taken into custody, police said.

Four young people were taken into police custody in Christchurch following an alleged hit-and-run three vehicle crash which left one person in a moderate condition. Photo / George Heard

“Four youths have been located and arrested after they fled on foot from the scene of the crash,” said a police spokesperson.

All four will be referred to Youth Aid.

Hato Hone St John also responded with one ambulance just before 11.40am.

Police responded to the incident in Christchurch this morning. Photo / George Heard

“One patient was assessed at the scene by the crew and transported to Christchurch Hospital in a moderate condition,” said a St John spokesperson.

Fire and Emergency services assisted police and St John on the scene.