17 Aug 2008

Man dies on Christchurch walking track

7:45 pm on 17 August 2008

A man collapsed and died on a popular Christchurch walking route on Sunday.

Members of the public helped him and carried out CPR until an ambulance arrived and a helicopter was called.

But he died on the Bridle Path Track, 200 metres from Summit Road.

Police in Lyttelton would like to speak to the people who helped the victim.