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’t appear to be any significant injuries. 

A Herald photographer at the scene said there were hundreds of chickens being transported on the truck. 

“They’re everywhere,” 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